Platinex Injection

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Last updated on 14 Apr 2026 | 04:20 PM (IST)

Platinex Injection is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of ovarian, cervical, and testicular cancers. It works by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells in the body.

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General Information

Contains

Cisplatin (1mg/ml)

Marketer

Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Platinex Injection is given as an injection into veins by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Injection site reaction (pain, swelling, redness), nausea, and vomiting are some common side effects of this medicine. Hearing problems or ear damage is a serious side effect of this medicine, hence your doctor might get a hearing test both before and during treatment with this medicine. It may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and kidney function.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor if you have or had kidney disease as the medicine affects the functioning of the kidney. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may cause infertility in men, hence they should seek medical advice about sperm freezing before beginning treatment.

Uses of Platinex Injection

Benefits of Platinex Injection

Ovarian cancer
Platinex Injection is used to treat ovarian cancer by helping destroy cancer cells and slow disease progression. It supports tumor shrinkage and enhances the effectiveness of surgery or other therapies.

Cervical cancer
In cervical cancer, Platinex Injection helps control the spread of abnormal cells and improves outcomes when used alongside radiation or in advanced-stage treatment plans.

Testicular cancer
Platinex Injection is highly effective in treating testicular cancer by targeting and killing cancer cells. It plays a key role in achieving high cure rates, especially when combined with other chemotherapy drugs.

How to use Platinex Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Platinex Injection works

Platinex Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells which stops their growth and multiplication.

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Quick tips

Platinex Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Platinex Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Platinex Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Platinex Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Platinex Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Platinex Injection may cause side effects such as feeling sleepy and/or vomiting which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Platinex Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Platinex Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Platinex Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Platinex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Vancomycin (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may closely monitor your kidney's functioning and overall treatment.

Severe

Pemetrexed (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth sores, fatigue, hair loss, rash, numbness or tingling in the hands & feet and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Pemetrexed may increase the metabolism of Cisplatin.

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Do not use Cisplatin with Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). If Cisplatin is essential, ensure a gap of At least 6 months after discontinuing Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). Please consult your doctor. Cisplatin may reduce efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).

Severe

Furosemide (Oral Route)

Your doctor may regularly monitor and check your hearing ability.

Severe

Furosemide (Injection Route)

Your doctor may regularly monitor and check your hearing ability.

Frequently asked questions

Is Platinex Injection an anticancer medicine?

Yes, Platinex Injection is an anticancer medicine that is used for the treatment of ovarian, cervical, and testicular cancer.

How will you know that Platinex Injection is working?

Keep taking this medicine exactly as directed until your doctor tells you to stop. Regular scans will reveal whether your tumor is responding to the treatment. Your doctor will determine when those scans should be scheduled.

Are there any serious side effects of Platinex Injection?

You need to seek medical help immediately if you notice severe allergic reactions like rashes, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, tongue, change in heartbeats, uncontrollable nausea and vomiting, reduced urination, swelling of feet or lower legs, pain in the lower back or side, muscle cramps, paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg and unusual bleeding such as bleeding gum, blood in urine or stools.

Does Platinex Injection cause hair loss?

Yes, while taking this medicine, your hair may become brittle and break. You may also experience patchy hair loss or thinning. These conditions tend to resolve once treatment is stopped. Be gentle when brushing and washing hair to manage hair loss.

Are there any precautions for tingling sensation and numbness in my arms and legs?

This medicine causes tingling, numbness, pain, or burning sensation in your arms or legs. Be careful when moving around, as the numbness may make it harder to walk, feel your hands or feet, or increase your risk of falls. Talk to your doctor if you feel these symptoms. You may need to change your dose or schedule.

I have noticed some changes in my skin after taking Platinex Injection? What should I do?

Use a moisturizer to get relief from rashes, dry and itchy skin. Avoid direct sunlight, wear protective clothing, and use sunscreen with (SPF more than 15) whenever you step outdoors. Do not go swimming if you have a rash because the chlorine in the water can make it worse. Avoid hot water bath and wear loose and cotton fabric clothes. Your skin will tend to become better once treatment is stopped.

I am experiencing nausea and vomiting. Is this due to Platinex Injection?

Nausea and vomiting are some of the common side-effects of this medicine. Your doctor might prescribe you medications to prevent you from feeling sick. Your symptoms will be better managed if you take your medication regularly to prevent sickness rather than use it only when sickness occurs. Along with that, eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce the feeling of nausea. Avoid food that is salty, spicy, fried, or fatty, and drink plenty of water.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Platinex Injection?

Avoid alcohol while on treatment with this medicine. This is because side effects like dizziness and drowsiness might become worse.

What precautions should I take to reduce the chances of getting infected during treatment with Platinex Injection?

Since Platinex Injection lowers the number of white blood cells and platelets in your blood, it puts you at risk of getting an infection or bleeding. In order to prevent, avoid people who have infections. Check with your doctor immediately if you think you may be getting an infection, or if you get a fever, chills, cough; be careful not to cut yourself when you are using sharp objects such as a razor or nail cutters, and use a toothbrush with soft bristles to prevent bleeding from gums.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Transition metal chlorides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Platinum-Based Alkylating Agents

Related lab tests

Beta Human Chorionic Gonodotropin,Tumor marker

Human Papilloma Virus

Papanicolaou (PAP) Cytology

References

Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1689.
Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 944.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 279-80.
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: KHANDELWAL LABORATORIES PVT. LTD, 79/87 D.LADPATH, MUMBAI 400 033, INDIA

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Platinex Injection

Benefits of Platinex Injection

How to use Platinex Injection

How Platinex Injection works

All substitutes for Platinex Injection

Cizcan 1mg/ml Injection

Ciswel 50mg Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Vancomycin (Injection Route)

Pemetrexed (Injection Route)

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Furosemide (Oral Route)

Furosemide (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Platinex Injection an anticancer medicine?

How will you know that Platinex Injection is working?

Are there any serious side effects of Platinex Injection?

Does Platinex Injection cause hair loss?

Are there any precautions for tingling sensation and numbness in my arms and legs?

I have noticed some changes in my skin after taking Platinex Injection? What should I do?

I am experiencing nausea and vomiting. Is this due to Platinex Injection?

Can I drink alcohol while taking Platinex Injection?

What precautions should I take to reduce the chances of getting infected during treatment with Platinex Injection?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Beta Human Chorionic Gonodotropin,Tumor marker

Human Papilloma Virus

Papanicolaou (PAP) Cytology

References

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