Platinol-AQ
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Generic Name: cisplatin
(sis PLA tin)
What is Platinol-AQ?
Platinol-AQ is an antineoplastic medication. Cisplatin interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Platinol-AQ is used to treat various types of cancer including metastatic testicular tumors, metastatic ovarian tumors, and advanced bladder cancer.
Platinol-AQ may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Platinol-AQ?
Platinol-AQ should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Serious side effects have been reported with the use of Platinol-AQ including: allergic reactions (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); kidney damage (little or no urine production, blood in the urine); hearing loss or ringing in the ears; decreased bone marrow function and blood problems (extreme fatigue; easy bruising or bleeding; black, bloody or tarry stools; or fever, chills, or signs of infection); severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite; and others. Talk to your doctor about the possible side effects from treatment with cisplatin.
Who should not use Platinol-AQ?
Do not use Platinol-AQ without first talking to your doctor if you have
The use of Platinol-AQ may be dangerous if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Platinol-AQ is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that cisplatin is known to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use cisplatin without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. Discuss with your doctor the appropriate use of birth control during treatment with cisplatin if necessary.
Platinol-AQ passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Breast-feeding should be avoided during treatment with cisplatin.
How should I use Platinol-AQ?
Platinol-AQ should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Your doctor will determine the correct amount and frequency of treatment with Platinol-AQ depending upon the type of cancer being treated and other factors. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding the treatment schedule.
Adequate hydration is important during treatment with Platinol-AQ. Your doctor may prescribe the administration of intravenous fluids and/or recommend additional fluid intake by mouth during treatment.
Your doctor will probably want you to have regularly scheduled blood tests and other medical evaluations during treatment with Platinol-AQ to monitor progress and side effects.
Your healthcare provider will store Platinol-AQ as directed by the manufacturer. If you are storing cisplatin at home, follow the directions provided by your healthcare provider.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of Platinol-AQ.
What happens if I overdose?
If for any reason an overdose of Platinol-AQ is suspected, seek emergency medical attention or contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Symptoms of a Platinol-AQ overdose tend to be similar to side effects caused by the medication, although often more severe.
What should I avoid while using Platinol-AQ?
There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while using Platinol-AQ unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
What are the possible side effects of Platinol-AQ?
If you experience all of the following serious side effects from Platinol-AQ, contact your doctor immediately:
- an allergic reaction (including difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
- kidney damage (little or no urine production, blood in the urine)
- hearing loss or ringing in the ears
- decreased bone marrow function and blood problems (extreme fatigue; easy bruising or bleeding; black, bloody or tarry stools; or fever, chills, or signs of infection)
- severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite
- heart and circulation problems
- gout or increased uric acid in the blood
- numbness or tingling
- blurred vision, altered color perception, blindness, and other visual problems
- liver damage (abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
- hair loss.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Platinol-AQ?
Before using Platinol-AQ, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines to control seizures:
- carbamazepine (Tegretol, Carbatrol, Epitol)
- phenytoin (Dilantin)
- gabapentin (Neurontin)
- tiagabine (Gabitril)
- valproic acid (Depakene) or divalproex sodium (Depakote)
- lamotrigine (Lamictal)
- felbamate (Felbatol)
- levetiracetam (Keppra)
- primidone (Mysoline)
- zonisamide (Zonegran)
- topiramate (Topamax)
- oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
- a barbiturate such as mephobarbital (Mebaral) or pentobarbital (Nembutal); or
- a benzodiazepine such as lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Diastat, Valium), clonazepam (Klonopin), or clorazepate (Tranxene).
Platinol-AQ may decrease the effects of medicines used to control seizures and a dosage adjustment may be required.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Platinol-AQ. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products, during treatment with cisplatin.
Where can I get more information?
Your healthcare provider may have additional information about Platinol-AQ that you may read.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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