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Cisplatin for injection

Shanghai Guangsheng Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Cisplatin for injection is a Platinum-based chemotherapy agent Small molecule drug developed by Shanghai Guangsheng Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Metastatic testicular cancer, Metastatic ovarian cancer, Advanced bladder cancer.

Cisplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy agent that forms DNA crosslinks, preventing DNA replication and transcription in cancer cells.

Cisplatin for injection is a small molecule used to treat various types of cancer, including breast cancer, bile duct carcinoma, gall bladder cancer, biliary tract cancer, and cholangiocarcinoma. It is typically administered as part of a combination therapy, such as with gemcitabine, and has been studied in clinical trials for its effectiveness in these conditions.

Likelihood of approval
61.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Oncology Phase 3 boost +3.0pp
    Oncology Phase 3 trials have higher approval rates (~61%) than the cross-industry average due to clearer endpoints and FDA oncology pathway.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameCisplatin for injection
SponsorShanghai Guangsheng Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd
Drug classPlatinum-based chemotherapy agent
TargetDNA
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Cisplatin binds to DNA and forms intrastrand and interstrand crosslinks, which distort the DNA helix and block DNA synthesis and transcription. This leads to apoptosis and cell death in rapidly dividing cancer cells. The drug is non-cell-cycle specific and acts as an alkylating agent.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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Frequently asked questions about Cisplatin for injection

What is Cisplatin for injection?

Cisplatin for injection is a Platinum-based chemotherapy agent drug developed by Shanghai Guangsheng Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd, indicated for Metastatic testicular cancer, Metastatic ovarian cancer, Advanced bladder cancer.

How does Cisplatin for injection work?

Cisplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy agent that forms DNA crosslinks, preventing DNA replication and transcription in cancer cells.

What is Cisplatin for injection used for?

Cisplatin for injection is indicated for Metastatic testicular cancer, Metastatic ovarian cancer, Advanced bladder cancer, Head and neck cancer, Lung cancer.

Who makes Cisplatin for injection?

Cisplatin for injection is developed by Shanghai Guangsheng Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd (see full Shanghai Guangsheng Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd pipeline at /company/shanghai-guangsheng-biopharmaceutical-co-ltd).

What drug class is Cisplatin for injection in?

Cisplatin for injection belongs to the Platinum-based chemotherapy agent class. See all Platinum-based chemotherapy agent drugs at /class/platinum-based-chemotherapy-agent.

What development phase is Cisplatin for injection in?

Cisplatin for injection is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Cisplatin for injection?

Common side effects of Cisplatin for injection include Nephrotoxicity, Ototoxicity, Nausea and vomiting, Myelosuppression, Peripheral neuropathy, Electrolyte abnormalities (hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia).

What does Cisplatin for injection target?

Cisplatin for injection targets DNA and is a Platinum-based chemotherapy agent.

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