Product Description

🔹 Product Overview
Cismax 10 mg Injection contains Cisplatin 10 mg, a platinum-based antineoplastic medicine used in chemotherapy for several types of cancer.
Cisplatin works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, interfering with their ability to replicate and divide. It is administered intravenously under the supervision of an experienced oncology team.

🔹 Composition
Active Ingredient: Cisplatin
Strength: 10 mg
Presentation: 10 mg/10 mL injection
Dosage Form: Injection / concentrate for infusion
Route: Intravenous infusion
Therapeutic Class: Platinum-based antineoplastic / chemotherapy agent


🔹 Uses And Indications
Cismax may be included in chemotherapy protocols for:
Testicular cancer
Ovarian cancer
Bladder cancer
Cervical cancer
Head and neck cancers
Certain lung cancers
The specific indication and chemotherapy regimen depend on the cancer type, stage and treatment protocol. Cisplatin is frequently used in combination with other anticancer medicines and/or radiotherapy.

🔹 How It Works
Cisplatin forms DNA cross-links inside cancer cells. These cross-links interfere with DNA replication and transcription, preventing cancer cells from multiplying and ultimately promoting cell death.

🔹 Key Benefits
Provides platinum-based anticancer activity.
Used in established chemotherapy protocols for multiple solid tumors.
Can be used alone or in combination with other anticancer medicines depending on the treatment regimen.
Available as a 10 mg/10 mL injectable presentation.

🔹 Dosage And Administration
Cismax 10 mg Injection must be administered only by qualified healthcare professionals.
The cisplatin dose is individualized according to the type of cancer, chemotherapy protocol, body surface area, kidney function, blood counts and other clinical factors.
Adequate hydration and appropriate monitoring are important during cisplatin treatment. The injection should not be self-administered.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Cisplatin may cause:
Nausea and vomiting
Reduced appetite
Fatigue
Decreased blood-cell counts
Kidney toxicity
Hearing impairment or tinnitus
Peripheral neuropathy
Electrolyte abnormalities
Injection-related reactions
Kidney function, blood counts, hearing and relevant electrolyte levels may require monitoring during treatment.

🔹 Precautions And Warnings
Use only under specialist oncology supervision.
Kidney function should be assessed before and during treatment.
Adequate hydration is important to reduce the risk of kidney toxicity.
Inform the oncologist about existing kidney problems, hearing impairment, neuropathy or low blood counts.
Tell the doctor about all medicines being taken, particularly other medicines that can affect kidney function or hearing.
Cisplatin may cause significant bone-marrow suppression.
Pregnancy should be avoided during treatment because cisplatin can cause fetal harm.
Patients should follow their oncology team's contraception and fertility-preservation advice where appropriate.

🔹 Storage
Store according to the manufacturer's labeled conditions. Current product listings specify storage below 30°C. Keep the injection protected from inappropriate temperature and light and out of reach of children.