(SIS-pla-tin)
Cisplatin is a medicine used to treat certain types of cancer. It is available as an injectable medication.
Show All- This medication may affect your child's kidneys and hearing. Your child's doctor will want to perform tests prior to and after your child is exposed to cisplatin.
- Your child's doctor will also want to test your child's blood to monitor for potassium, calcium, phospate, and magnesium imbalance that may be caused by cisplatin.
- Have your child drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication in order to ensure adequate hydration.
- This medication can cause severe nausea and vomiting which may begin up to 48 hours after the drug is given and last for about 1 week. Call your child's doctor if symptoms of nausea and vomiting are severe. There are medications available that may help with this side effect.
- This medication is usually given in the hospital.
- If too much medicine is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222, or call your child's doctor immediately.
- Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and/or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
- Hair loss
- Rash
- Loss of appetite
- Sores in the mouth
- Severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Fever 101.5 once or 100.5 twice in 12 hours
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Ringing in the ears or hearing loss
- Painful urination or difficulty urinating
- Difficulty breathing
- Pain or swelling at the site of the infusion
- Tingling or numbness
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
