Celplat 50mg Injection 50ml

Celplat 50 mg Injection is an anticancer (chemotherapy) medicine containing Cisplatin, a platinum-based chemotherapy agent used to treat various types of cancers, including testicular cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer, head and neck cancers, cervical cancer, and certain other solid tumors. It is administered only by a qualified healthcare professional through intravenous (IV) infusion in a hospital or oncology center. Cisplatin works by damaging the DNA of rapidly dividing cancer cells, preventing them from growing and multiplying. This slows or stops tumor growth and helps destroy cancer cells. Treatment is usually given in cycles, either alone or in combination with other chemotherapy medicines or radiation therapy. During treatment, patients require regular monitoring of kidney function, hearing, blood counts, and electrolyte levels because the medicine can affect healthy cells as well as cancer cells.

Cisplatin is a platinum-containing chemotherapy medicine that plays a vital role in the treatment of many solid cancers. After entering cancer cells, it binds to DNA and forms strong cross-links between DNA strands. These cross-links prevent the DNA from being copied and repaired, stopping cancer cells from dividing and multiplying. Unable to repair this damage, the cancer cells undergo programmed cell death (apoptosis).

Cisplatin is particularly effective against rapidly growing tumors and is frequently combined with other chemotherapy drugs or radiation therapy to improve treatment outcomes. Although it primarily targets cancer cells, it can also affect healthy rapidly dividing cells, which explains side effects such as nausea, reduced blood cell counts, and hair thinning.

Because Cisplatin may also affect the kidneys, hearing, nerves, and electrolyte balance, careful monitoring, adequate hydration, and supportive medications are essential throughout treatment. Proper medical supervision helps maximize effectiveness while reducing the risk of serious complications.

Precaution

• Use only under specialist medical supervision.
• Regular monitoring of kidney function, liver function, blood counts, hearing, and electrolyte levels is required.
• Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, hearing problems, nerve disorders, or previous chemotherapy.
• Avoid pregnancy during treatment and use effective contraception.
• Breastfeeding is not recommended during therapy.
• Report fever, unusual bleeding, persistent vomiting, or decreased urine output immediately.

Storage

• Store according to hospital or manufacturer's recommendations.
• Protect from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
• Do not freeze.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Hospital staff should inspect the solution before administration.