Question 1

do you need a prescription for platinol-aq?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

can pregnant women use platinol-aq?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 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

does a cough come with allergies in children?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: But not all the time. Nasal allergies are not a frequent cause of a really bad persistent cough. In a child with allergies and a really bad cough (assuming no fever) I would be concerned about a reactive airway/asthma type condition. If the child also had eczema I would be even more concerned.

Question 7

can a parents allergies be passed on to their children?

Accepted Answer

Not Exactly: What is passed genetically from parent to child is the propensity to develop atopy (such as eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergies) but usually not sensitization to specific allergens which the parent is allergic to.  The exception, which is a controversial topic, is drug allergies, but this is usually dependent on metabolism of the drug which is inherited rather than the allergy.

Question 8

can a parents' allergies to various foods be passed on to their children?

Accepted Answer

No: The condition of being allergic is certainly an inherited property.  Often, that tendancy is greater in children whose biological mother has allergies.  However, specific allergy is generally not thought to be inherited.  That is, a parent can be allergic to food, and their children allergic to pollen or insect stings.

Question 9

please describe a good source of calcium for children that have a milk allergy ?

Accepted Answer

Lots of Stiuff: Fortified soy milk for beginners.  Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, turnips, and collard greens. Fortified orange juice. Sardines. Enriched breads, grains, and waffles.

Question 10

is it ok to give my 8yr old ibuprofin while he took a dose of cvs children allergy medicine an hour ago?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Just please give the medication according exactly to the dosing and weight guidelines on the package. The allergy medicine is an antihistamine. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic (fever reducer) medication.

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