Cisget 50mg Injection

Cisget Powder For 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. Cisget contains cisplatin as the active ingredient.

It acts by killing cancer-causing cells thereby preventing the spread of infection. This Powder For Injection will be given by a doctor or nurse at a hospital or clinic.

Dosage

Overdose

Your doctor or nurse will give this Powder For Injection so it is unlikely that you overdose on this medicine. Overdose of Cisget Powder For 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 Cisget Powder For 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.

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

• Cisget Powder For Injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection.
• Do not self inject this Powder For Injection.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Cisget Powder For Injection during pregnancy?

Cisget Powder For 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

Can I take Cisget Powder For Injection while breastfeeding?

Cisplatin in Cisget passes into the breast milk, thus it should not be used by a nursing mother.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Cisget Powder For Injection?

If you experience dizziness or nausea after taking this Powder For Injection, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Cisget Powder For Injection?

You should avoid consuming alcohol while on Cisget. 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.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to cisplatin, platinum-containing products, or any other ingredient of Cisget Powder For 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

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Cisget Powder For Injection works, or Cisget 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 Cisget Powder For Injection below 25°C.
• Protect it from direct sunlight.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Cisget Powder For Injection?

Cisget 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.

Can Cisget cause harm to my kidney?

Yes, neprotoxicity is a common side effect of Cisget Powder For Injection. It is advised to stay hydrated while on this medicine. Talk to your doctor for more information.