Planetica 10mg Injection

Planetica 10mg Injection is an alkylating agent and antineoplastic medicine containing Cisplatin. It is used to treat certain epithelial tumours including testicular, ovarian, bladder, lung, cervical, head and neck cancers, either alone or in combination with radiotherapy.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Cisplatin or any of its ingredients. Report to your doctor if you have hypersensitivity reactions, myelosuppression (reduced blood cell count), or hearing difficulties. Do not take Planetica 10mg Injection if you have recently received a live vaccine, including yellow fever vaccine. Tell your doctor if you are planning to receive any vaccination.

Notify your doctor if you experience symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) or if you have previously undergone radiotherapy to the head. This medicine may affect kidney, liver and blood function. Your doctor may arrange regular blood tests to monitor your blood, kidney and liver function.

Both men and women should use effective contraception during treatment with this medication and continue contraception for six months after the final dose. Planetica 10mg Injection may cause permanent reduction in fertility in men. Discuss any fertility concerns with your doctor.

Planetica 10mg Injection has been indicated for treating: Testicular tumour Ovarian tumour Bladder tumour Lung cancer Head and neck epithelial tumour Cervical cancer

Planetica 10mg Injection works by stopping the growth and division of cancer cells. It does this by binding to the DNA in the cancer cells and preventing them from replicating.

Planetica 10mg Injection is administered as an intravenous infusion into the vein. If this injection is recommended for you, it will be given by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the medical condition because it differs for each person.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious side effects of Planetica 10mg Injection are: Allergic reactions Neuropathy Kidney problems Severe chest pain Pain or swelling at the site of injection Confusion, slurry speech, paralysis Stroke Common side effects of Planetica 10mg Injection are: Blood clots in the vein Fast, irregular or slow heartbeats Difficulty in breathing Sepsis Decrease in bone marrow function Decrease in the number of WBC, RBC, Platelets (thrombocytopenia) sodium in blood High temperature Vomiting

If you experience any symptoms mentioned as a side effect, consult your doctor immediately. Notify your doctor immediately if you have undergone any radiotherapy in your head. Inform your doctor immediately if you took any live vaccines inducing yellow fever and other medications before starting with Planetica 10mg Injection because it might reduce the effectiveness of this medicine and may cause side effects. Discuss your fertility problem with the doctor since, in men, this medicine can cause permanent infertility. So, it is advised to get suggestions about fertility concerns. Avoid planning for the pregnancy. Inform your physician if you have pre-existing hearing conditions, blood disorders, neuropathy, or dehydration. You are recommended to drink a lot of water for 24 hours after receiving Planetica 10mg Injection to prevent or lessen kidney issues.