Description
Composition Cisplatin (50mg)
Primary Use Lung cancer, Ovarian cancer, Cervical cancer
cautionPotentially unsafe with Lactation
Medicine Overview of Cizcan Injection
Uses of Cizcan Injection
Cizcan 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of lung cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer and testicular cancer.
Cizcan Injection side effects
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Low blood platelets, Diarrhoea, Increased liver enzymes, Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth).
How to use Cizcan Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cizcan Injection works
Cizcan 50mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
In Depth Information on Cizcan Injection
Expert advice for Cizcan Injection
- You must undergo hearing test prior to each treatment with cisplatin.
- Inform your doctor if you suffer from any infection, nervous disorder or if you have received radiation therapy to your head.
- Special care should be taken while taking cisplatin as spillage of cisplatin in skin can cause tissue damage.
- Avoid simultaneous use of medicines (or radiation) that obstructs the bone marrow function as it can enhance the side effects of cisplatin on the bone marrow.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines especially for cancer, infection, recurrent fits, gout, as these medicines and cisplatin may not be safe when taken together.
- Avoid receiving any vaccine when on treatment with cisplatin.?
- Do not drive or operate machinery as cisplatin may cause side effects such as feeling sleepy and/or vomiting.?
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Cizcan Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Cizcan Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Cizcan 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
UNSAFE
Cizcan 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Cizcan 50mg Injection may cause side effects such as feeling sleepy and/or vomiting which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cizcan 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cizcan 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Cizcan 50mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
Cizcan 50mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cizcan 50mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Cizcan Injection?
If you miss a dose of Cizcan 50mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
