The commonest side effect of cisplatin in a patient using it for esophageal carcinoma is-
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*
Acute tubular necrosis
Thrombocytopenia
Hepatic failure
Cardiomyopathy