Cistix 10mg Injection
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10ml Injection
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Description
Cistix 10mg Injection is an anti-cancer medicine. It is used to treat various kinds of metastatic and advanced cancer (that spreads in the body) such as ovarian, testicular, bladder, small cell lung
cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, cervical cancer, etc. Cistix 10mg Injection contains cisplatin as the active ingredient. It acts by killing cancer-causing cells thereby preventing the spread of infection. This will be given by a doctor or nurse at a hospital or clinic.
Product Summary
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| Uses | Cancer |
| Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, decreased sodium level, decreased blood count |
| Therapy | ANTI-NEOPLASTIC |
Uses
- Testicular cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Small cell and non-small cell lung cancer
- Cervical cancer
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to cisplatin, platinum-containing products, or any other ingredient of Cistix 10mg Injection .
- If you have pre-existing kidney disease or hearing disorder.
- If you have suppressed bone marrow or decreased bone marrow activity.
- If you are dehydrated.
- If you have recently taken the yellow fever vaccine.
- If you are breastfeeding.
Side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Decreased sodium levels
- Decreased blood level
- Bone marrow failure
- Infection
- Altered heart rate and rhythm
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Cistix 10mg Injection during pregnancy?
A:
Cistix 10mg Injection may cause harm to the unborn baby if used during pregnancy. Thus, this medicine should not be used during pregnancy unless advised by your doctor after assessing the risk and need.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Cistix 10mg Injection while breastfeeding?
A:
Cisplatin in Cistix 10mg Injection passes into the breast milk, thus it should not be used by a nursing mother.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Cistix 10mg Injection ?
A:
If you experience dizziness or nausea after taking this , it is advised to avoid driving.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Cistix 10mg Injection ?
A:
You should avoid consuming alcohol while on Cistix 10mg Injection. Talk to your doctor if you consume it often.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are using aluminium containing medicine, devices, or sets.
- You have kidney disease or are on any other medicine that alters kidney function.
- You experience or have any hearing, movement or vibration loss.
- You are allergic to this medicine, or any other undesired side effects.
- You have or had liver disease.
- You have or had bone marrow failure.
- You are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- You have low haemoglobin and low blood count.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Cisplatin works by stopping the growth and multiplication of cancer cells. The growth and multiplication of cells take place through DNA, a genetic material. Cisplatin damages the DNA by binding it onto the cancer cells and thus prevents growth and multiplication....
Directions for Use
- Cistix 10mg Injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection.
- Do not self inject this .
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Cistix 10mg Injection works, or Cistix 10mg Injection itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially if you are taking other pain killers, blood thinners, anti-allergic, anti-seizure (fit) medicine, immunomodulatory medicine, and antibiotics.
- If you are or have taken any live vaccine recently such as yellow fever.
Storage and disposal
- Store Cistix 10mg Injection below 25°C.
- Protect it from direct sunlight.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Your doctor or nurse will give this so it is unlikely that you overdose on this medicine. Overdose of Cistix 10mg Injection may cause kidney or liver damage, hearing loss, vision loss, nausea, vomiting and bone marrow suppression....
Missed a Dose
You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse as to when Cistix 10mg Injection should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Cistix 10mg Injection ?
A: Cistix 10mg Injection is an anti-cancer medicine used to treat various types of cancers. It is used to treat advanced and metastatic (spreading) cancer such as bladder, ovarian, cervical, testicular, etc.
Q: Can Cistix 10mg Injection cause harm to my kidney?
A: Yes, neprotoxicity is a common side effect of Cistix 10mg Injection . It is advised to stay hydrated while on this medicine. Talk to your doctor for more information.
References
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- Cancer C. Cisplatin - Drug Information - Chemocare [Internet]. Chemocare.com. 2025 [cited 9th July 2025]
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