Indication
Chemotherapy drug used against some forms of cancer (mainly ovarian carcinoma, lung, head and neck cancers)
Contra Indication
Previous allergy, pregnancy, lactation, allergy to other platinum compounds, severe bone marrow depression, significant bleeding, aluminium containing needles and IV sets.
Caution
Maintain good hydration. Shock like state sometimes occurs during i.v. infusion. Monitor haematological, neurological status and renal functions. Hypomagnesaemia. Hypocalcaemia. Hyperuricaemia.
Side Effect
Nephrotoxicity, GI bleeding, Hepatotoxicity, Ototoxicity, Blood dyscrasias, Peripheral neuropathy. Thrombocytopenia, Myelosuppression. Diarrhea, Asthenia, Alopecia, Anorexia, Myalgia, Blurred vision, Malaise, Arthralgia, Rashes, Pain at injection site, Vomiting.