Platinex 10mg Injection

Introduction to Platinex 10mg Injection

Platinex 10mg Injection belongs to the medication class known as an alkylating agent. It is an antineoplastic medicine that contains the active ingredient Cisplatin. It treats a certain type of cancer, such as testicular, ovarian, bladder, lung, cervical, head, and neck epithelial tumor, as a single or combined with radiotherapy. If you are allergic to Cisplatin or its ingredients, tell your doctor before starting treatment with this medication.

Notice your doctor if you have hypersensitivity, myelosuppression (lower number of blood cells), or hearing difficulties. Platinex 10mg Injection should not be taken if you have recently been vaccinated with a live vaccine, including yellow fever. So, inform your doctor if you are planning to have one.

Inform your doctor if you have any symptoms of nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) and if you have had any radiotherapy to the head. This medicine may cause problems with your kidney, liver, and blood. So, your doctor may perform blood tests regularly to monitor your blood, kidney, and liver function.

Both men and women are recommended to use effective contraception while receiving this medication and continue to use it for six months, even after receiving the final dose. Platinex 10mg Injection may reduce fertility permanently in men. So it is advised to get suggestions about fertility concerns from your doctor.

Therapeutic Effects of Platinex 10mg Injection

Platinex 10mg Injection works by stopping the growth and division of cancer cells. It does this by binding to the DNA in the cancer cells and preventing them from replicating.

Interaction of Platinex 10mg Injection with other drugs

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional and vitamin supplements, vaccines, and herbal products. Certain medications include antibiotics, Bleomycin, Methotrexate, paclitaxel, antihistamines, ifosfamide, and water tablets (loop diuretics, antibiotics called aminoglycosides) may interact with the effects of Platinex 10mg Injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

More Information about Platinex 10mg Injection

Store at a temperature below 25˚C. Do not refrigerate.
Keep the vials away from direct sunlight.
Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.

How to consume Platinex 10mg Injection

Platinex 10mg Injection is administered as an intravenous infusion into the vein. If this injection is recommended for you, it will be given by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the medical condition because it differs for each person.

Safety Advices for Platinex 10mg Injection

Pregnancy

Platinex 10mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it may cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Report to your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or planning for the pregnancy before starting the treatment.

Breast Feeding

Breastfeeding during this treatment may not be safe. Your physician might suggest you stop breastfeeding for some time, depending on your condition.

Lungs

Consult your doctor if you experience symptoms like difficulties in breathing or chest pain while taking Platinex 10mg Injection.

Liver

Inform your physician if you have liver disease before starting this treatment. Your physician will monitor your liver functions regularly.

Alcohol

It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking a Platinex 10mg Injection is safe. Please speak with your physician.

Driving

This injection could cause sleepiness, vomiting, etc. Avoid driving or using machinery if you experience these side effects.

Side Effects of Platinex 10mg Injection

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious

Allergic reactions
Neuropathy
Kidney problems
Severe chest pain
Pain or swelling at the site of injection
Confusion, slurred speech, paralysis
Stroke

Common

Blood clots in vein
Fast, irregular or slow heartbeats
Difficulty in breathing
Sepsis
Decrease in bone marrow function
Decrease in the number of WBC, RBC, Platelets (thrombocytopenia) sodium in blood
High temperature
Vomiting

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