Cycokast-50
Cisplatin Injection IP
Cycokast-50
Composition:
Cycokast-50 – Cisplatin- 50mg/ml
Therapeutic Class:
Anticancer injection
What is Cycokast 50 injection?
Cycokast 50 is a cisplatin injection.
It is manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare.
Cycokast is an anticancer injection. It is widely used in oncology settings against many cancers and solid tumors.
Aprazer Healthcare: The Trusted Oncology Injectable Manufacturer
Aprazer Healthcare stands out in quality, safety, and therapeutic efficacy.
We are the largest WHO-GMP certified oncology injectable manufacturer.
We adhere to stringent quality controls and aseptic conditions.
We manufacture a range of sterile injections.
Available globally in 50+ countries, we are the largest oncology injectable exporter.
What are Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection) uses?
- • It is widely used in cancers of the GIT.
- • Cancer of the testes
- • Bladder cancer
- • Ovarian cancer
- • Lung cancer
- • Breast cancer
What is the Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection) working?
It kills the cancer cells.
It inhibits cell division, multiplication, and hence survival.
What are the Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection) side effects?
It reduces the blood count. It causes various effects-
- • GIT upset, nausea, vomiting
- • Hearing loss
- • Neuropathy
- • Electrolyte imbalance
- • Low blood count
- • Risk of infections
Serious side effects-
- • Renal toxicity
- • Dehydration
- • Infections
- • Local tissue necrosis
- • Gastrointestinal bleeding
- • hemorrhage
When to use Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection) cautiously?
Use it with caution in patients with –
- • Renal dysfunctions
- • Liver dysfunctions
- • Cardiovascular disorder
- • Bleeding disorder
- • Hearing impairment
- • Mineral imbalance
- • Neuropathy
What are the warnings with Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection)?
It should be administered by a medical practitioner.
Avoid in conditions –
- • Hypersensitivity to cisplatin
- • Breastfeeding mothers
- • Pregnant women
What to monitor with Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection)?
Due to bone marrow suppression –
Cycokast (cisplatin injection) must be regularly monitored for –
- • Blood count
- • Manage infection risks
- • Electrolyte balance
- • Renal functions
- • Check for ototoxicity
- • Capillary leak and immediate swelling
Handling instructions for Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection)
It is cytotoxic in nature.
Avoid contact with skin.
Use gloves to handle.
Wash using water if it spills on the body.
An aluminum needle should not be used.
The Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection) drug interactions-
Avoid combining with –
- • Anti-diuretics
- • Antibiotics
- • Anti-convulsants
- • Vaccines
- • Chemotherapy medicines
How to store/use Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection)?
An unopened form can be stored at normal temperature.
To be injected as a slow IV.
Do not use the leftover portion.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cycokast 50 injection?
Cycokast 50 is a cisplatin injection.
It is manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare.
Cycokast is an anticancer injection. It is widely used in oncology settings against many cancers and solid tumors.
Aprazer Healthcare: The Trusted Oncology Injectable Manufacturer
Aprazer Healthcare stands out in quality, safety, and therapeutic efficacy.
We are the largest WHO-GMP certified oncology injectable manufacturer.
We adhere to stringent quality controls and aseptic conditions.
We manufacture a range of sterile injections.
Available globally in 50+ countries, we are the largest oncology injectable exporter.
What are Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection) uses?
It is widely used in cancers of the GIT.
- Cancer of the testes
- Bladder cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Lung cancer
- Breast cancer
What is the Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection) working?
It kills the cancer cells.
It inhibits cell division, multiplication, and hence survival.
What are the Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection) side effects?
It reduces the blood count. It causes various effects-
- GIT upset, nausea, vomiting
- Hearing loss
- Neuropathy
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Low blood count
- Risk of infections
Serious side effects-
- Renal toxicity
- Dehydration
- Infections
- Local tissue necrosis
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- hemorrhage
When to use Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection) cautiously?
Use it with caution in patients with -
- Renal dysfunctions
- Liver dysfunctions
- Cardiovascular disorder
- Bleeding disorder
- Hearing impairment
- Mineral imbalance
- Neuropathy
What are the warnings with Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection)?
It should be administered by a medical practitioner.
Avoid in conditions -
- Hypersensitivity to cisplatin
- Breastfeeding mothers
- Pregnant women
What to monitor with Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection)?
Due to bone marrow suppression -
Cycokast (cisplatin injection) must be regularly monitored for –
- Blood count
- Manage infection risks
- Electrolyte balance
- Renal functions
- Check for ototoxicity
- Capillary leak and immediate swelling
Handling instructions for Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection)
It is cytotoxic in nature.
Avoid contact with skin.
Use gloves to handle.
Wash using water if it spills on the body.
An aluminum needle should not be used.
The Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection) drug interactions-
Avoid combining with -
- Anti-diuretics
- Antibiotics
- Anti-convulsants
- Vaccines
- Chemotherapy medicines
How to store/use Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection)?
An unopened form can be stored at normal temperature.
To be injected as a slow IV.
Do not use the leftover portion.
FAQs
Can Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection) cause complete hair loss?
It causes thinning of hair.
Can one drink alcohol with Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection)?
It stresses the liver /kidney.
Why does Cycokast 50 (cisplatin injection) cause a metallic taste?
Due to the presence of the drug in saliva.
The drug is secreted into the saliva.
What are the signs one should immediately seek a doctor?
- Fever
- Continuous vomiting
- Breathlessness
- Chest pain
- Blood in urine
- Severe swelling
- Decreased urination
- Hearing loss
Can one take painkillers with Cycokast 50 (cisplatin) therapy?
It can lead to bleeding.
Which is the known cancer medicine manufacturer?
Aprazer Healthcare is the oncology injectable manufacturer.
