Cisplatin Intravenous and Proglycem

• Generic Name: cisplatin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Platinol, Platinol-AQ

Cisplatin belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It is used to treat cancer of the bladder, ovaries, and testicles. It may also be used to treat other kinds of cancer, as determined by your doctor.

Cisplatin interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by cisplatin, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not occur for months or years after the medicine is used.

Before you begin treatment with cisplatin, you and your doctor should talk about the good cisplatin will do as well as the risks of using it.

Cisplatin is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: diazoxide
• Dosage Forms: oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Proglycem, Hyperstat

Proglycem raises blood sugar by slowing the release of insulin from the pancreas.

Proglycem is used to treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) caused by certain cancers or other conditions that can make the pancreas release too much insulin. Proglycem is for use in adults and children as young as infants.

Proglycem may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.