Question 1

can pregnant women use platinol-aq?

Accepted Answer

Platinol-AQ: Platinol-AQ is FDA Pregnancy Category D (Positive evidence of risk).

Question 2

who should not use platinol-aq?

Accepted Answer

Platinol-AQ: "Cisplatin is contraindicated in patients with preexisting renal impairment. Cisplatin should not be employed in myelosuppressed patients, or in patients with hearing impairment. Cisplatin is contraindicated in patients with a history of allergic reactions to Cisplatin or other platinum-containing compounds."  See; http://www.drugs.com/pro/platinol.html

Question 3

do you need a prescription for platinol-aq?

Accepted Answer

Platinol-AQ: Yes, Platinol-AQ requires a prescription.

Question 4

what is platinol-aq used for?

Accepted Answer

Platinol-AQ: Platinol-AQ is used for the treatment of cancer.

Question 5

what can you tell me about cisplatin (platinol)?

Accepted Answer

Anticancerous: Cis platinum developed after work at GM employed soluble platinum in catalytic converters for their cars.  It was found in next lab that cultures of bacteria and fungus used to test preservatives on fabrics were dying.  Electron microscopy showed platinum entering nucleus to destroy DNA.  When tumors were evaluated with platinum, chemical localized on tumor membrane showing presence of DNA in that location.  Drug does not enter tumor nucleus but is active in destroying many malignancies.

Question 6

can allergies cause chronic coughing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Allergies can cause chronic coughing, but a doctor will evaluate to look for other causes. Asthma (some people cough but don't wheeze), gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), allergic rhinitis (allergies in nose), non-allergic rhinitis (runny nose with negative allergy tests), TB (tuberculosis infection), throat cancer, lung cancer, sinusitis, drug side effects, etc... Can all cause chronic cough.

Question 7

what are the causes of sudden allergies when you become an adult?

Accepted Answer

Adult onset: Allergies can begin at any age even as adults. Seasonal allergies are due to pollens and/or molds. Year round allergies are due to dust mites, animals and indoor mold. Food allergies can also start as adults.

Question 8

could certain allergies causes certain reactions or do people just react differently?

Accepted Answer

Depends: people differ in the degree of severity of allergic reaction, from just oral pruritus or no reaction, to florid anaphylactic shock to the same agent, in case of ingested agents, as for inhalants, from no reaction to severe asthma attack or even anaphylactic shock, injectables can have the same ingested agents, hope that answers the long- standing question

Question 9

do allergies cause some dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You will probably need to see your dermatologist and a allergist to have this treated.

Question 10

can sinus allergies cause coughing ?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!: Sinus fluid often drains down the back of your throat, causing a cough reflex. This is fairly common.  If you have known allergies and aren't having fever or green/bloody drainage, it's really not a problem.

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