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CISPLATIN-50MG
PARENTERAL
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Apr-24
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Country of origin

India
Other Info - STR0091

FAQs

Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml may potentially cause permanent sterility in men. Both women and men are recommended to seek advice on fertility preservation (the process of saving/protecting sperm, eggs or reproductive tissue) prior to treatment.
Consult the doctor before having any immunisations whilst on treatment with Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml.
Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml may cause serious kidney problems, more often in older people. Consult the doctor immediately if you experience unusual tiredness or weakness, decreased urination, or swelling of the face, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs.
Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml is not recommended for patients with hearing problems. Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml may cause serious hearing problems. In some cases, hearing loss might be permanent. Call your doctor immediately if you experience ringing in the ears, dizziness, or hearing loss.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known if alcohol affects Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Cisplatin belongs to pregnancy category D. Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml may cause foetal harm. Therefore, it should not be used during pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Cisplatin has been reported to be found in human milk. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment and for four weeks after the treatment with Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml.

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Driving

Caution

Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml may cause dizziness and tiredness. Avoid driving if you experience any side effects that might lessen your ability to do so.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml.

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Kidney

Caution

Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml should not be used if you have severe kidney disease or pre-existing renal impairment. If you have a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before receiving Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml.

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Children

Caution

Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

About Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml

Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml belongs to the group of medicines called cytostatics used alone or in combination with other cytostatic medicines to treat tumours of the ovary, testis, bladder, neck and head epithelial tumours, lung cancer, and cervical cancer in combination with radiotherapy. Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and damage body tissues.
 
Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml contains Cisplatin, which works by preventing the growth of cancer cells and eventually destroying them. Thereby, it helps treat cancer.
 
In some cases, Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, tiredness, hair loss, pain or redness at the site of injection. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. Do not be reluctant to talk with your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
 
Do not use Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Both women and men should seek advice on fertility preservation before treatment and use effective contraception during treatment. Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Inform the doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml

Tumours of the ovary, testis, bladder, neck and head epithelial tumour, lung cancer, and cervical cancer.

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml contains Cisplatin, which belongs to the group of medicines called platinum-containing compounds used to treat testicular and ovarian cancer that has not improved or has worsened after treatment with radiation therapy or other medicines. It is also used alone or in combination with other medicines for bladder cancer, which has not been treated with radiotherapy or surgery alone. This medicine is also indicated in the treatment of head and neck cancer, lung cancer, and cervical cancer in combination with radiotherapy. Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml prevents the growth of cancer cells and eventually destroys them. Thereby, it helps treat cancer.

Directions for Use

Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml will be administered under the supervision of a qualified doctor experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

Side Effects of Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Tiredness
  • Pain or redness at the site of injection
  • Hair loss
  • Diarrhoea
  • High temperature
  • Decrease in white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets

Drug Warnings

Do not use Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml if you are allergic to any of its components, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have severe kidney disease, hearing difficulties, myelosuppression (bone marrow does not make enough platelets or blood cells), are dehydrated, or if you have taken or plan to receive yellow fever vaccination. Inform the doctor if you have low blood count, peripheral neuropathy or have had radiation therapy to your head. Consult the doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment with Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction (itchy rash, swelling of the hands, feet, face, ankles, throat, lips or mouth, flushing, and feeling faint), heart attack (severe chest pain radiating to the arm or jaw with sweating, nausea, and breathlessness), stroke, brain dysfunction (slurred speech, sometimes blindness, confusion, memory loss and paralysis), kidney problems (unusual tiredness or weakness, decreased urination, or swelling of the face, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs), or hearing problems (ringing in the ears, dizziness, or hearing loss).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CisplatinCladribine
Severe
CisplatinTofacitinib
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENYTOIN
  • AMPHOTERICIN B
  • IFOSFAMIDE
  • BLEOMYCIN
  • METHOTREXATE
  • PACLITAXEL

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Regular liver/kidney function tests and blood tests are advised as Stritin 50 mg Injection 50 ml may cause problems with blood, kidneys, and liver.
  • Women must use reliable contraception during treatment and for seven months after receiving the last dose.
  • Men with female partners of childbearing potential are advised to use effective contraception during treatment and for four months after the last dose.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Include vegetables and fruits in your diet.
  • Avoid fast food, fried food, processed meats, refined carbs and added sugar.
  • Get optimal sleep; rest well.
  • Drink enough water and eat fibre-rich foods, vegetables and fruits.