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Ciszest 50mg Injection
Cisplatin
Uses of Ciszest 50mg Injection
Ciszest 50mg injection has been indicated for treating:
- Testicular tumor
- Ovarian tumor
- Bladder tumor
- Lung cancer
- Head and neck epithelial tumor
- Cervical cancer
Introduction to Ciszest 50mg Injection
Ciszest 50mg injection belongs to the medication class known as an alkylating agent. It is an antineoplastics medicine that contains the active ingredient Cisplatin. It treats a certain type of cancer, such as testicular, ovarian, bladder, lung, cervical, head, and neck epithelial tumor, as a single or combined with radiotherapy. If you are allergic to this drug or its ingredients, tell your doctor before starting treatment with this medication. Notice your doctor if you have hypersensitivity, myelosuppression (lower number of blood cells), or hearing difficulties. This medicine should not be taken if you have recently been vaccinated with a live vaccine, including yellow fever. So, inform your doctor if you are planning to have one.
Inform your doctor if you have any symptoms of nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) and if you have had any radiotherapy to the head. This medicine may cause problems with your kidney, liver, and blood. So, your doctor may perform blood tests regularly to monitor your blood, kidney, and liver function. Both men and women are recommended to use effective contraception while receiving this medication and continue to use it for six months, even after receiving the final dose. This medicine may reduce fertility permanently in men. So it is advised to get suggestions about fertility concerns from your doctor.
Therapeutic Effects of Ciszest 50mg Injection
It works by stopping the growth and division of cancer cells. It does this by binding to the DNA in the cancer cells and preventing them from replicating.
Interaction of Ciszest 50mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional and vitamin supplements, vaccines, and herbal products. Certain medications include antibiotics, Bleomycin, Methotrexate, paclitaxel, antihistamines, ifosfamide, and water tablets (loop diuretics, antibiotics called aminoglycosides) may interact with the effects of Ciszest 50mg injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Ciszest 50mg Injection
- Store at a temperature below 25˚C. Do not refrigerate.
- Keep the vials away from direct sunlight.
- Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
How to consume Ciszest 50mg Injection
Ciszest 50mg injection is administered as an intravenous infusion into the vein. If this injection is recommended for you, it will be given by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the medical condition because it differs for each person.
Safety Advices for Ciszest 50mg Injection
Pregnancy
Ciszest 50mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it may cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Report to your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or planning for the pregnancy before starting the treatment.
Breast Feeding
Breastfeeding during this treatment may not be safe. Your physician might suggest you to stop breastfeeding for some time, depending on your condition.
Lungs
Consult your doctor if you experience symptoms like difficulties in breathing or chest pain while taking Ciszest 50mg injection.
Liver
Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have liver disease. Your physician will monitor your liver functions regularly.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking a Ciszest 50mg injection is safe. Please speak with your physician.
Driving
Ciszest 50mg injection could cause sleepiness, vomiting, etc. Avoid driving or using machinery if you experience these side effects.
Side Effects of Ciszest 50mg Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Allergic reactions
- Neuropathy
- Kidney problems
- Severe chest pain
- Pain or swelling at the site of injection
- Confusion, slurry speech, paralysis
- Stroke
Common
- Blood clots in vein
- Fast, irregular or slow heartbeats
- Sepsis
- Decrease in bone marrow function
- Decrease in the number of WBC, RBC, Platelets (thrombocytopenia) sodium in blood
- High temperature
- Vomiting
Brand
Zee Laboratories LTD
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