Platamine (Cisplatin)


Brand Name: Platamine

Generic Name: Cisplatin

Manufacturer/Agent: Pfizer-pharmacia


Formulation: inj

Strength: 10mg

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 532.24

Retail Price: @ KES 709.65


Class: Anticancer/immunosuppressants: Other (Oncology & immunosuppression drugs)

Mechanism of Action:


Synonym: Peyrones Salt

Molecular Formulae: (NH3)2.PtCl2 = 300.0

Precautions: Renal or hearing impairment. hypersensitivity to platinum compounds.

Indications/Uses: Metastatic tumours of the testis, ovarian tumours , bladder cancer.

Interactions:

Side Effects: Nausea. vomiting. dehydration. nephrotoxicity. ototoxicity. peripheral neuropathy. bone marrow depression. alopecia. hyperuricaemia.