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Disadvantages of using cisplatin as an anti-cancer drug​

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Answer: The following side effects are common (occurring in greater than 30%) for patients taking Cisplatin:

Nausea and vomiting. Nausea may last up to 1 week after therapy.

Low blood counts.

Kidney toxicity.

Ototoxicity hearing loss, ringing in the ears.

Blood test abnormalities (low magnesium, low calcium, low potassium)

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