Cistero 50mg Injection (Cisplatin)

Cistero 50mg Injection is a Platinum-based chemotherapy anticancer medicine which is used to treat certain types of cancer, such as ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and testicular cancer. This has an active ingredient known as cisplatin that belongs to the class of medications called alkylating agents. It works by damaging the genetic material DNA of the cancer cells to stop their growth and multiplication. Also, this can decrease cancer progression and cancer load in the body. This cisplatin 50mg injection is used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs or targeted therapies to increase cancer-killing power.

The injection is administered as an intravenous infusion by a qualified doctor in a hospital or clinical setting. The doctor determines the dosage of the cisplatin 50mg injection according to the type of cancer, treatment regimen, age, and overall health of the patient. It should not be self-administered. Patients are advised not to change the dosage and timings prescribed by the doctors because it can cause severe side effects.

Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, tiredness, weakness, loss of appetite, changes in taste, and temporary hair loss. A few patients can undergo severe side effects, including kidney damage, severe allergic or infusion-related reactions, hearing loss and nerve damage. Most of the cisplatin 50mg injection side effects can leave when the body adapts to the medicine. However, report to your doctor if you experience serious side effects.

The medicine can harm an unborn baby and must not be used during pregnancy. Women who can become pregnant should use effective contraception during treatment. Patients must list all medicines, supplements, and herbal products that they are taking. The cisplatin 50mg injection must be used under medical oversight or medical supervision only. Attend regular tests and follow-ups to monitor the medicine response and reduce side effects. Before making any adjustments, changing the dose, or stopping the treatment, consult with your doctor to maximize the benefit.

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Every medicine has some side effects that manage on their own as your body gets used to the medicine, but some people may rarely experience severe side effects. In that case, the patient should contact the doctor immediately.

Some common side effects of Cistero 50mg Injection (Cisplatin 50mg) include:
● Decrease in bone marrow function
● Low WBC, RBC and platelet count in blood
● Low sodium levels in blood
● High temperature
● Fast, irregular or slow heartbeats
● Injection site reactions (pain and discomfort).
● Mouth ulcers
● Damage to the ear (ototoxicity)
● Nerve pain, tingling sensation of body parts
● Nausea, vomiting

Cistero 50mg Injection(Cisplatin 50mg) is a powerful anticancer medicine that can only be given intravenously by a doctor or nurse under strict medical supervision. It is not self-administerable.

Dosage and duration of the treatment are determined by the doctor as per the patient's health condition and type & stage of the cancer.

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