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About Blastolem 10mg Injection

Cisplatin is a chemotherapy drug. You might have it as a treatment for a number of different types of cancer. You might have cisplatin on its own or in combination with other cancer drugs or radiotherapy.

Uses of Blastolem 10mg Injection

• Treatment of advanced bladder cancer, metastatic ovarian cancer, and metastatic testicular cancer. Testicular, ovarian, bladder, head and neck, esophageal, small and non-small cell lung, breast, cervical, stomach, and prostate cancers. Also to treat Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, neuroblastoma, sarcomas, multiple myeloma, melanoma, and mesothelioma.

Medicinal Benefits of Blastolem 10mg Injection

Cisplatin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells which stops their growth and multiplication.

Directions for Use

• Cisplatin is administered through a vein (intravenously or IV) as an infusion.
• There is no pill form of cisplatin.
• Cisplatin is an irritant. An irritant is a chemical that can cause inflammation of the vein through which it is given.
• If cisplatin escapes from the vein it can cause tissue damage. The nurse or doctor who gives cisplatin must be carefully trained. If you experience pain or notice redness or swelling at the IV site while you are receiving cisplatin, alert your health care professional immediately.
• Before and/or after the cisplatin infusion, extra IV fluids are given and care is taken to ensure adequate hydration before both during, and after cisplatin, to protect your kidney function.
• Cisplatin also has been used as an infusion into the abdominal cavity (which contains the abdominal organs).

The amount of cisplatin that you receive depends on many factors, including your height and weight, your general health or other health problems, and the type of cancer that you have. Your doctor will determine your dose and schedule. Cisplatin is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.

Side Effects of Blastolem 10mg Injection

Nausea, Vomiting, Kidney damage, Ear disorder, Ringing in the ear, Hearing loss, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), Increased risk of infection, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Renal impairment.

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.