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What Do I Need to Know Before Starting Cisplatin + Gemcitabine?

April 26, 2017cisplatin gemcitabine

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What Do I Need to Know Before Starting Cisplatin + Gemcitabine?

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Kidney damage is a common side effect of cisplatin. Your risk of kidney damage increases with higher doses of cisplatin, the longer you are treated with cisplatin and the use of cisplatin with other drugs that can damage the kidney. Your healthcare provider will give you fluids before your treatment and may ask you to drink extra fluids after your treatment to protect your kidneys.