Your hearing will be tested before each treatment with Cisplatino Pharmacia.There have been reports of late-onset hearing loss in the pediatric population. Long-term follow-up is recommended in this population.
During treatment:
In case of cisplatin spillage, the contaminated skin should be washed immediately with water and soap. If cisplatin is injected outside the blood vessels, administration should be stopped immediately. Cisplatin on the skin can cause tissue damage (cellulitis, fibrosis, and necrosis).
Taking Cisplatino Pharmacia with other medicines:
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have used recently, or may need to use any other medicine.
Be aware that these instructions may also apply to medicines that have been used before or may be used in the future.
(See the section "Do not use Cisplatino Pharmacia").
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or intend to become pregnant, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using this medicine.
Cisplatino Pharmacia should not be used during pregnancy unless your doctor tells you to.
If you are fertile, you should take measures to avoid becoming pregnant during and at least 29 weeks (at least 7 months) after the last dose.
Cisplatino Pharmacia should not be used by women during breastfeeding and for 4 weeks after treatment, as cisplatin is excreted in breast milk.
Men with fertile partners should use effective contraceptive methods during treatment with cisplatino and for at least 17 weeks (at least 4 months) after the last dose.
Both men and women should seek advice to preserve fertility before treatment.
Driving and operating machinery
Cisplatino Pharmacia may cause drowsiness and/or nausea. If you experience either of these effects, avoid operating machinery that requires special attention.
Cisplatino Pharmacia contains sodium
This medicine contains 177 mg of sodium (main component of table salt/for cooking) in each 50 ml vial. This is equivalent to 8.9% of the maximum daily sodium intake recommended for an adult.
This medicine contains 354 mg of sodium (main component of table salt/for cooking) in each 100 ml vial. This is equivalent to 17.7% of the maximum daily sodium intake recommended for an adult.
Cisplatincan only be administered by a specialist in cancer treatment. Theconcentrate is diluted with sodium chloride solution that may also contain glucose.
Cisplatinshould be administered only by intravenous injection (intravenous perfusion). The prepared perfusion should be administered over a period of 6 to 8 hours. There should be support equipment to have under control any allergic reactions.
Cisplatinshould not come into contact with materials containing aluminum.
Cisplatin is recommended for children, adolescents, and adults.
The recommended dose ofcisplatindepends on your health status, the expected effects of treatment, and whether cisplatin is used alone (monotherapy) or in combination with other medications (combination chemotherapy)
Cisplatin Pharmacia (monotherapy):
The following doses are recommended:
Cisplatin Pharmaciain combination with other chemotherapeutic agents (combination chemotherapy):
- The recommended dose is 20 mg/m² or more, every 3-4 weeks.
For cervical cancer treatment, cisplatin is used in combination with radiation therapy.
A typical dose is 40 mg/m2per week, for 6 weeks.
Your doctor may reduce the dose if you have kidney problems or bone marrow problems.
To avoid or reduce kidney problems, it is recommended that you drink large amounts of water for 24 hours after treatment withcisplatin.
If you receive more Cisplatin Pharmacia than you should
Your doctor will ensure that you receive the correct dose. In case of overdose, you may experience increased adverse effects, which may include renal insufficiency, hepatic insufficiency, hearing loss, changes in vision, decreased blood cell production, and conditions such as nausea, vomiting, and nerve inflammation. Your doctor may give you symptomatic treatment for these adverse effects.If you believe you have received too much cisplatin, contact your doctor immediately.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Like all medications, this medication may cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
If you experience any side effect, it is essential to inform your doctor before the next treatment..
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects::
Other possible side effects may appear:
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Bone marrow depression, decreased platelets (thrombocytopenia), decreased white blood cells (leucopenia),decreased red blood cells (anemia).
Decreased sodium levels in the blood (hyponatremia).
Fever.
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Infection (sepsis).
Damage to the nervous system.
Changes in heart rhythm (arrhythmias), including decreased heart rate (bradycardia) and increased heart rate (tachycardia).
Inflammation of a vein (phlebitis), formation of blood clots in the veins (venous thromboembolism).
Difficulty breathing (dyspnea), pneumonia, and respiratory failure.
Redness and ulceration of the skin, fluid retention (edema), and pain.
You experience intense pain or inflammation in any of your legs, chest pain, or difficulty breathing (which may indicate harmful blood clots in a vein).
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
Low magnesium levels in the blood.
Auditory problems (ototoxicity).
Alteration in sperm formation and abnormal ovulation, painful and abnormal breast development in men (gynecomastia).
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people)
A type of blood cancer (leukemia).
Decreased immune system.
Increased normal cholesterol levels in the blood (hypercholesterolemia).
Convulsions, alteration of nerves that carry information to the brain and spinal cord (peripheral neuropathy), alteration of white matter in the brain (leucoencephalopathy and reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome).
Inflammation of the optic nerve, eye movement dysfunction.
Myocardial infarction, alteration of the heart arteries.
Increased blood pressure (hypertension).
Mouth ulcers (stomatitis).
Increased albumin levels in the blood.
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
Damage, thickening, and partial obstruction of small blood vessels and alteration of kidney capillaries (microangiopathic hemolytic anemia combined with hemolytic-uremic syndrome).
Allergic reaction.
Increased iron levels in the blood.
Convulsions.
Cardiac arrest.
Unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from available data)
Infections that have led to the patient's death.
A type of alteration of red blood cells.
Increased amylase levels in the blood (enzymes), alteration in the secretion of the antidiuretic hormone.
Dehydration, decreased potassium and phosphorus levels in the blood, increased uric acid levels in the blood, muscle cramps.
Stroke, loss of taste, sensation of an electric discharge that runs through the entire spine (Lhermitte syndrome), myelopathy, and other nerve alterations.
Blurred vision, difficulty perceiving colors,pigmentation of the inner part of the eyes that may lead to blindness,and other vision alterations.
Tinnitus, deafness.
Heart alterations.
Changes in blood flow to the fingers and feet causing blue discoloration of the skin (Raynaud syndrome).
Pulmonary embolism.
Vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, hiccups, diarrhea.
Skin rash, hair loss (alopecia).
Muscle cramps.
Alteration in kidney function.
Fatigue, discomfort.
Alteration at the injection site that may cause pain, fluid retention, and redness.
Alteration in some laboratory tests.
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through theSpanish System for the Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicationafter the expiration date that appears on the vial and on the outer packaging after‘CAD’.The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Store the vial in the outer packaging to protect it from light.
Store below 25ºC.
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
After dissolution:
Cisplatino injection remains stable for 24 hours at room temperature of 20-25 ºC. The diluted solution must be protected from light. Do not store diluted solutions in the refrigerator or freezer.
From a microbiological standpoint, the diluted solution must be used immediately. If not used immediately, the storage time of the ready-to-use solution and the conditions prior to use are the responsibility of the handler; in addition, the dilution must be carried out in validated and controlled aseptic conditions.
Do not use this medication if you notice that the solution is cloudy or a deposit is observed that does not dissolve. In this case, the vial should be discarded.
Medicines should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the containers and medications that you no longer need. In this way, you will help protect the environment.
1 ml of concentrate for infusion solution contains 1 mg of cisplatino.
A vial of 50 ml of concentrate for infusion solution contains 50 mg of cisplatino.
A vial of 100 ml of concentrate for infusion solution contains 100 mg of cisplatino.
The other components are mannitol, sodium chloride, hydrochloric acid (to adjust the pH), sodium hydroxide (to adjust the pH) and water for injectable preparations.
Appearance of Cisplatino Pharmacia and packaging contents
Cisplatino Pharmacia is a transparent, colorless to pale yellow concentrate for infusion solution in a glass vial with a rubber stopper (latex-free).
Packaging with 1 vial of 50 ml of concentrate containing 50 mg of cisplatino.
Packaging with 1 vial of 100 ml of concentrate containing 100 mg of cisplatino.
Marketing authorization holder and responsible manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder:
Pharmacia Nostrum, S.A.
Avda. de Europa 20B
Parque Empresarial La Moraleja
28108 Alcobendas, Madrid
Spain
Responsible manufacturer:
Pfizer Service Company BV
Hoge Wei 10
1930 Zaventem
Belgium
Last review date of this leaflet: July 2024
The detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)https://www.aemps.gob.es/
This information is intended solely for medical professionals or healthcare professionals:
Preparation and handling of the product
Single-use only.
Consult local guidelines for cytotoxics.
As with all antineoplastic products, caution is required in the processing of cisplatino. Dilution should be carried out in aseptic conditions in a protective box and should be performed by trained personnel in a designated area. If no protective box is available, the equipment should be supplemented with a mask and protective gloves. Extreme caution should be taken to avoid contact with the skin and mucous membranes. In the event of skin contact, wash with water and soap immediately. In cases of cutaneous contact, tingling, burns, and redness have been observed. In the event of contact with mucous membranes, they should be rinsed with abundant water. After inhalation, dyspnea, chest pain, throat irritation, and nausea have been reported.
In the event of cisplatino spillage, operators should use gloves and clean the spilled material with a sponge in the designated area. Rinse the area twice with water. Introduce all solutions and sponges into a plastic bag and seal it.
Pregnant women should avoid contact with cytostatics.
Organic waste and vomit should be disposed of carefully.
If the solution is turbid or a deposit that does not dissolve is observed, the vial should be discarded.
Damaged vials should be considered and treated with the same precautions as contaminated waste.Contaminated waste should be disposed of in specific containers for this purpose. See section “Disposal”.
Preparation for intravenous administration
Take the required amount of solution from the vial and dilute it with at least 1 liter of the following solutions:
Always inspect the injection before use. Only clear and particle-free solutions should be administered.
Do not place it in contact with aluminum-containing injection materials.
Do not administer without dilution.
To consult the chemical and physical stability in the use of undiluted solutions, see
section “Special precautions for storage: undiluted solution”.
Disposal
All materials used for preparation and administration, or those that have come into contact with cisplatino in any way, should be disposed of in accordance with local cytotoxic requirements. The remains of the medication and the materials used for preparation and administration should be destroyed in accordance with standard hospital procedures applicable to cytotoxic agents and in compliance with local requirements for the disposal of cytotoxic agents.
Incompatibilities
It should not come into contact with aluminum.Cisplatino can react with aluminum, forming a black precipitate of platinum.It should be avoided to come into contact with any utensils for i.v. administration, needles, catheters, and syringes containing aluminum. Cisplatino decomposes if it is dissolved in media with low chloride content; the chloride concentration should be at least equivalent to 0.45% sodium chloride.
Antioxidants (such as sodium metabisulfite), bicarbonates (sodium bicarbonate), sulfates,
fluorouracil, and paclitaxel can inactivate cisplatino in perfusion systems.
This medicine should not be mixed with any other except those mentioned in the previous section“Preparation for intravenous administration”.
Medicament packaged for sale:
Concentrate for infusion solution 1 mg/ml
Undiluted solution::store below 25°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Keep the vial in the outer packaging to protect it from light.If the solution is not transparent or precipitates are formed that do not dissolve, the solution should not be used.
Diluted solution:
Do not store diluted solutions in the refrigerator or freezer.
After dilution in the indicated perfusion fluids:
The cisplatino injection remains stable for 24 hours at room temperature of 20-25 °C, protected from light.
From a microbiological point of view, the diluted solution should be used immediately.
Have questions about this medication or your symptoms? Connect with a licensed doctor for guidance and personalized care.