Cisplatin
- Generic Name
- Cisplatin
- Brand Names
- Platinol
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- Cl2H6N2Pt
- CAS Number
- 15663-27-1
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- Q20Q21Q62J
Overview
Cisplatin, cisplatinum or cis-diamminedichloroplatinum(II) (CDDP) is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug used to treat various types of cancers, including sarcomas, some carcinomas (e.g. small cell lung cancer, and ovarian cancer), lymphomas and germ cell tumors. It was the first member of its class, which now also includes carboplatin and oxaliplatin.
Background
Cisplatin, cisplatinum or cis-diamminedichloroplatinum(II) (CDDP) is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug used to treat various types of cancers, including sarcomas, some carcinomas (e.g. small cell lung cancer, and ovarian cancer), lymphomas and germ cell tumors. It was the first member of its class, which now also includes carboplatin and oxaliplatin.
Indication
For the treatment of metastatic testicular tumors, metastatic ovarian tumors and advanced bladder cancer.
Associated Conditions
- Advanced Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer Metastatic
- Advanced Bladder cancer
- Advanced Testicular cancer
- Metastatic Testicular cancer
Clinical Trials
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