Platinum compounds induced neuropathy

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Platinum compounds induced neuropathy. Cisplatin: for testicular cancer, Carboplatin: for ovarian cancer. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Main platinum drugs

  • Cisplatin: for testicular cancer
  • Carboplatin: for ovarian cancer
  • Oxaliplatin: for metastatic colonic cancer

Clinical features

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Prophylactic treatment

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References

  1. Windebank AJ, Grisold W. Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. J Peripher Nerv Syst 2008; 13:27-46.
  2. Pace A, Giannarelli D, Galiè E, et al. Vitamin E neuroprotection for cisplatin neuropathy: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Neurology 2010; 74:762-766.

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