💊 Cisplatin

Common side effects

Renal toxicity becomes more prolonged and severe with repeated courses of the drug. Elderly patients may be more susceptible to nephrotoxicity (see PRECAUTIONS, Geriatric Use ). Impairment of renal function has been associated with renal tubular damage. Pregnancy (label summary): Pregnancy Category D (See WARNINGS ). Breastfeeding (label summary): Nursing Mothers Cisplatin has been reported to be found in human milk; patients receiving cisplatin should not breast-feed. General information only, not medical advice and not a prescription. No doses are given. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine, especially in pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, older age or with other medicines.