Cisplatin

Uses

Side Effects

Uses

What is Cisplatin for?

Cisplatin is an intravenous chemotherapy used alone or in combination with other agents for the treatment of certain types of cancer.

Side Effects

What are some common side effects of Cisplatin?

Early side effects

About 4 to 12 hours after treatment, nausea and vomiting are commonly experienced. These may recur for several days.
There are medications available, which may prevent or decrease these side effects. If you are given these medications, take them as directed.

Delayed side effects

A drop in the white blood cell counts may occur 7 to 14 days after treatment.
Temporary hair loss or thinning may begin several weeks after treatment.
Difficulty in hearing, ringing or stuffed sensation in the ears may occur several weeks after treatment.
Numbness, tingling or burning sensation in the fingers, toes or face may occur.

Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:

Excessive vomiting or diarrhea for more than 24 hours after treatment.
Fever of 38°C or higher, chills or sore throat.
Unusual decrease in urination.
Ringing in the ears.
Unusual bleeding, bruising or black tarry stools.

Disclaimers

Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.

This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity, and Watsons), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.