Platamine (Cisplatin)
Brand Name: Platamine
Generic Name: Cisplatin
Manufacturer/Agent: Pfizer-pharmacia
Formulation: inj
Strength: 50mg
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 1,794.08
Retail Price: @ KES 2,392.11
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.