Agents

  • Cisplatin
  • Carboplatin
  • Oxaliplatin

Mechanism

Cross-links between DNA strands → ↓ DNA replication

Indications

  • Lymphomas
  • Solid tumors
    • Cervical cancer (cisplatin)
    • Osteosarcoma (cisplatin)

Adverse effects

  • Nephrotoxicity (may manifest as Fanconi syndrome)
  • Neurotoxicity (including peripheral neuropathies)
  • Ototoxicity