[Platinum Drugs]

Platinum drugs are a type of chemotherapy medication that contain the element platinum. They work by damaging the DNA within cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and growing. This helps to slow or stop the progression of certain cancers, such as testicular, ovarian, lung, and bladder cancers. Common platinum drugs include cisplatin, carboplatin, and oxaliplatin. While effective, they can also affect healthy cells, leading to side effects like nausea, hearing loss, and nerve damage. These drugs are an important part of cancer treatment protocols, used alone or in combination with other therapies to improve patient outcomes.