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Cisplatin
How Cisplatin works
Cisplatin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue, Anemia, Reduced blood platelets, Diarrhoea, Increased liver enzymes, Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Usage
Cisplatin is used in the treatment of lung cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer and testicular cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Cisplatin polar?Cisplatin is a polar molecule
Q. Is Cisplatin light sensitive?Yes, Cisplatin is light sensitive and must be stored properly.
Q. Is Cisplatin a radiosensitizer or vesicant?Cisplatin is platinum based inorganic compound used to destroy cancer cells and also acts as radiosensitizer i.e. it increases the response to radiotherapy. It is not a vesicant, but can cause irritation and damage to the vein in which it is injected, and damage to skin and surrounding tissues if leaks during injection
Q. Does Cisplatin cause hair loss, weight gain, infertility, neuropathy, hearing loss or hiccups?Cisplatin can cause hair loss, infertility, hearing loss, neuropathy, hair loss and hiccups. However it is not reported to cause weight gain
