About cisplatin
Platinum-based chemotherapy medicine
Used for
- Treats several cancers, including testicular, ovarian, bladder, lung, and head and neck cancers.
Usual adult dose
Usually 50–100 mg/m² intravenously every 3–4 weeks, adjusted for cancer type and treatment plan.
Usual dose in children
Doses vary by cancer and body surface area; specialist protocols determine treatment.
Common side effects
- Nausea and vomiting
- Kidney damage
- Hearing loss or ringing in the ears
- Low blood counts and increased infection risk
Important warnings
- Requires careful kidney-function monitoring and intravenous fluids.
- Can cause serious kidney, hearing, nerve, and blood-cell damage.
- Treatment is managed by cancer specialists; doses depend on the regimen.
- Avoid during pregnancy; effective contraception is needed during treatment.
Pregnancy
Can harm an unborn baby. Avoid during pregnancy; discuss contraception and pregnancy planning with the oncology team.
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 that damage hearing may increase hearing loss.
- Phenytoin levels or seizure control may be affected.
- Live vaccines may cause serious infection during chemotherapy.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.