Cisplatin (Patient)
Medication Basics
Drug Name
Cisplatin. This education entry is the patient version.
Purpose / Indication
Cisplatin is used to treat testicular, ovarian, bladder, lung, head and neck, and other cancers. Your oncology team will explain why this medicine is part of your treatment plan.
Dosage & Administration
Dose Schedule
The dose and schedule depend on the cancer type, treatment plan, body size, lab results, and provider orders.
Route
IV (Intravenous)
Timing Considerations
This medication is usually given in an infusion center. Plan for extra time for assessment, premedications, infusion, and monitoring.
Food Relation
Either
Time of Day
Flexible
Special Instructions
Tell your care team about allergies, infections, new symptoms, pregnancy concerns, vaccines, and all medicines or supplements you take.
Injection Techniques
This medication is administered by trained healthcare professionals.
Mechanism of Action
Mechanism
Cisplatin works by affecting cancer cell DNA, which helps slow or kill cancer cells or helps the immune system fight cancer.