Cytosplat Caution For Usage

Administration: Should be administered only by or under the direct supervision of a qualified physician who is experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Preparation (Guidelines): Chemotherapeutic agents should be prepared for administration only by professionals who have been trained in the safe use of the preparation.
Operations such as reconstitution, dilution and transfer to syringes should be carried out only in the designated area.
The personnel carrying out these procedures should be adequately protected with clothing, gloves and eye shield.
Pregnant personnel are advised not to handle chemotherapeutic agents.
Contamination: In the event of contact with the skin or eyes, the affected area should be washed with copious amounts of water or normal saline. A bland cream may be used to treat the transient stinging of skin. Medical advice should be sought if the eyes are affected.
In the event of spillage, operators should put on gloves and mop up the spilled material with a sponge kept in the area for that purpose. Rinse the area twice with water. Put all solutions and sponges into a plastic bag and seal it.
Disposal: Syringes, container, absorbent materials, solution and any other contaminated material should be placed in a thick plastic bag or other impervious container and incinerated.