About cisplatin
Platinum-based chemotherapy medicine
Used for
- Treats several cancers, including ovarian, testicular, bladder, lung, and head and neck cancers.
Usual adult dose
Given by intravenous infusion; dose varies by cancer type and treatment regimen, usually every three to four weeks.
Usual dose in children
Specialist-calculated intravenous dose based on body surface area and cancer regimen.
Common side effects
- Nausea and vomiting
- Kidney damage
- Hearing loss or ringing in the ears
- Low blood cell counts
Important warnings
- Can seriously damage kidneys; hydration and kidney monitoring are important.
- May cause severe allergic reactions and nerve damage.
- Can reduce fertility and harm an unborn baby.
- Requires specialist cancer-team supervision and regular blood tests.
Pregnancy
May harm an unborn baby. Avoid during pregnancy unless specialist assessment determines treatment is essential.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment and for at least one month after the last dose.
Interactions
- Other kidney-damaging medicines may increase kidney injury.
- Other medicines affecting hearing may increase hearing damage.
- Live vaccines may cause serious infection during treatment.
- Phenytoin levels and seizure control may be affected.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.