Cytoplatin 10 Injection 20ml

Cytoplatin 10 Injection 20ml is used for the following:

• Treating advanced testicular cancer

• Managing metastatic ovarian tumours

• Treating advanced bladder cancer

• Therapy for cervical cancer

• Managing head and neck cancers

• Treating certain lung cancers

• Part of combination chemotherapy protocols

• Fighting cancer cells through DNA damage mechanisms

• Preventing DNA replication in cancer cells

• Triggering programmed cell death in cancer cells

Follow these instructions when receiving Cytoplatin 10 Injection 20ml:

• This medicine must be administered only by qualified healthcare professionals in a hospital setting.

• This injection is given through intravenous infusion.

• You will receive fluids before, during, and after the infusion to protect your kidneys.

• Anti-sickness medicines are usually given before the injection to prevent nausea.

• Your doctor will monitor your kidney function, hearing, and blood counts regularly.

• Consult your doctor if you have any concerns during your treatment.

Cytoplatin 10 Injection 20ml is administered intravenously.

Cytoplatin 10 Injection 20ml contains cisplatin (10 mg), which works on the body as follows:

• DNA binding: Cisplatin forms reactive platinum complexes inside cancer cells that bind to DNA strands, creating crosslinks that prevent normal DNA function.

• Apoptosis induction: By disrupting DNA replication and transcription, cisplatin triggers programmed cell death (apoptosis) in rapidly dividing cancer cells.

• Cell cycle disruption: The medicine interferes with the cell division cycle, preventing cancer cells from completing their normal growth and reproduction processes.

• Selective targeting: Cisplatin affects rapidly dividing cells more than slower-growing ones, which explains its effectiveness against cancer cells.

• Store Cytoplatin 10 Injection 20ml in its original packaging.

• Keep vials protected from direct sunlight.

• Store away from moisture and heat sources.

• Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.

• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the package.

• Discard any unused portions as hazardous waste.

• Stay well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water before and after receiving cisplatin therapy, as this helps support kidney function and reduces the risk of kidney damage (nephrotoxicity).

• Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day rather than three large meals to help manage nausea and vomiting that commonly occur during cancer treatment with Cytoplatin 10 Injection 20ml.