Platinex Injection

Here you'll find essential details about Platinex Injection, a Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd product containing the salt combination Cisplatin (10mg). Key uses of this medication include Ovarian cancer,Cervical cancer,Testicular cancer. Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

MRP: ₹ 79.2
Packing: 10.0 ml in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Cisplatin (10mg)
Brand: Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Uses: Ovarian cancer,Cervical cancer,Testicular cancer

Description

Platinex Injection is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of ovarian, cervical, and testicular cancers
It works by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells in the body
Platinex Injection is given as an injection into veins by a qualified medical professional
Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it
This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time
You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised
Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects
It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Injection site reaction (pain, swelling, redness), nausea, and vomiting are some common side effects of this medicine
Hearing problems or ear damage is a serious side effect of this medicine, hence your doctor might get a hearing test both before and during treatment with this medicine
It may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections
Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and kidney function.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you have or had kidney disease as the medicine affects the functioning of the kidney
Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
It may cause infertility in men, hence they should seek medical advice about sperm freezing before beginning treatment.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Platinex Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Platinex Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Platinex Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Platinex Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Use of Platinex Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Platinex Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Platinex Injection may cause side effects such as feeling sleepy and/or vomiting which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	UNSAFE: Platinex Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Platinex Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Platinex Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Platinum compounds-Anticancer
Therapeutic class:	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Platinum Analogs