The commonest side effect of cisplatin in a patient using it for esophageal carcinoma is-: (A) Acute tubular necrosis, (B) Thrombocytopenia, (C) Hepatic failure, (D) Cardiomyopathy
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' Acute tubular necrosis Cisplatinum causes Renal Toxicity by damaging tubular epithelial cells. (Tubular necrosis)Other important Adverse effects of CisplatinumTinnitus*Deafness*Neuropathy*Hyperuricemia*