Platinol FAQ
What is Platnol?
It's a chemotherapy drug used to treat specific types of testicular, ovarian, and bladder cancer.
Platinol (MOA) Mechanism of Action
It works by targeting rapidly dividing cancer cells and stopping them from growing.
Platinol Dosage
It ought to be given as a single agent at a dose of 50 to 70 mg/m2 IV per cycle once every 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the degree of prior exposure.
Cost / Price of Platinol
Each unit of intravenous solution costs $519.50.
Platinol Generic
Its generic name is cisplatin.
Platinol Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- redness, pain, or burning at the injection site
- muscle spasms, cramps, or weakness
- ringing in the ears
- hearing loss
- joint pain
- mental or mood changes
- headache
- blood in urine
- difficult or painful urination
- lower back or side pain
Platinol Survival Rate
Its success rate for treating testicular cancer, for example, is rather high, when combined with other chemotherapy medications.
