This page contains brief information about cisplatin and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials.
FDA label information for this drug is available at DailyMed.
Use in Cancer
Cisplatin is approved to be used alone or with other drugs to treat:
- Bladder cancer that cannot be treated with surgery or radiation therapy.
- Ovarian cancer that has metastasized (spread to other parts of the body). It is used with other drugs in patients who have already had surgery or radiation therapy. It is used alone in patients whose disease has not gotten better with other types of treatment or chemotherapy.
- Testicular cancer that has metastasized in patients who have already had surgery or radiation therapy.
Cisplatin is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.
More About Cisplatin
Definition from the TCH Drug Dictionary – Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
MedlinePlus Information on Cisplatin – A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:
- warnings about this drug,
- what this drug is used for and how it is used,
- what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
- what you should know about this drug before using it,
- other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
- possible side effects.
Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.
