Ovarian cancer|Cervical cancer|Testicular cancer

In Ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer is a cancer that begins in the female organs that produce eggs (ovaries). This type of cancer is usually detected very late and can be fatal too. It usually spreads to the pelvis and stomach. Platinex Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but has some side effects that may be bothersome. So you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Platinex Injection is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of ovarian cervical and testicular cancers. It works by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells in the body.Platinex Injection is given as an injection into veins by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.Injection site reaction (pain swelling redness) nausea and vomiting are some common side effects of this medicine. Hearing problems or ear damage is a serious side effect of this medicine hence your doctor might get a hearing test both before and during treatment with this medicine. It may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood thereby increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart liver and kidney function.Before taking this medicine let your doctor if you have or had kidney disease as the medicine affects the functioning of the kidney.  Many other medicines can affect or be affected by this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may cause infertility in men hence they should seek medical advice about sperm freezing before beginning treatment.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Platinex Injection. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Platinex Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE <p> Platinex Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Platinex Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Platinex Injection may cause side effects such as feeling sleepy and/or vomiting which could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Platinex Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Platinex Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Platinex Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Platinex Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Platinex Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Platinex Injection please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class :: Platinum Analogs|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class :: Platinum compounds-Anticancer

Ovarian cancer|Cervical cancer|Testicular cancer

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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

UNSAFE

CAUTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. Is Platinex Injection an anticancer medicine?::: Yes Platinex Injection is an anticancer medicine that is used for the treatment of ovarian cervical and testicular cancer.| Q. How will you know that Platinex Injection is working?::: Keep taking this medicine exactly as directed until your doctor tells you to stop. Regular scans will reveal whether your tumor is responding to the treatment. Your doctor will determine when those scans should be scheduled.| Q. Are there any serious side effects of Platinex Injection?::: You need to seek medical help immediately if you notice severe allergic reactions like rashes difficulty breathing swelling of face lips tongue change in heartbeats uncontrollable nausea and vomiting reduced urination swelling of feet or lower legs pain in the lower back or side muscle cramps paralysis or numbness of the face arm or leg and unusual bleeding such as bleeding gum blood in urine or stools.| Q. Does Platinex Injection cause hair loss?::: Yes while taking this medicine your hair may become brittle and break. You may also experience patchy hair loss or thinning. These conditions tend to resolve once treatment is stopped. Be gentle when brushing and washing hair to manage hair loss.| Q. Are there any precautions for tingling sensation and numbness in my arms and legs?::: This medicine causes tingling numbness pain or burning sensation in your arms or legs. Be careful when moving around as the numbness may make it harder to walk feel your hands or feet or increase your risk of falls. Talk to your doctor if you feel these symptoms. You may need to change your dose or schedule.| Q. I have noticed some changes in my skin after taking Platinex Injection? What should I do?::: Use a moisturizer to get relief from rashes dry and itchy skin. Avoid direct sunlight wear protective clothing and use sunscreen with (SPF more than 15) whenever you step outdoors. Do not go swimming if you have a rash because the chlorine in the water can make it worse. Avoid hot water bath and wear loose and cotton fabric clothes. Your skin will tend to become better once treatment is stopped.| Q. I am experiencing nausea and vomiting. Is this due to Platinex Injection?::: Nausea and vomiting are some of the common side-effects of this medicine. Your doctor might prescribe you medications to prevent you from feeling sick. Your symptoms will be better managed if you take your medication regularly to prevent sickness rather than use it only when sickness occurs. Along with that eat smaller more frequent meals to reduce the feeling of nausea. Avoid food that is salty spicy fried or fatty and drink plenty of water.| Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Platinex Injection?::: Avoid alcohol while on treatment with this medicine. This is because side effects like dizziness and drowsiness might become worse.| Q. What precautions should I take to reduce the chances of getting infected during treatment with Platinex Injection?::: Since Platinex Injection lowers the number of white blood cells and platelets in your blood it puts you at risk of getting an infection or bleeding. In order to prevent avoid people who have infections. Check with your doctor immediately if you think you may be getting an infection or if you get a fever chills cough; be careful not to cut yourself when you are using sharp objects such as a razor or nail cutters and use a toothbrush with soft bristles to prevent bleeding from gums.