Monitor renal function in case of moderate renal impairment. History of allergic reaction to platinum compd. Avoid extravasation. Monitor neurological & haematological toxicity before therapy & then periodically. In case of acute laryngopharyngeal dysaesthesia, administer the next infusion over 6 hr. Discontinue in case of unexplained resp symptoms. Male patients should not father a child during & until 6 mth after the end of therapy. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.