cis-platinum (they show the "cis" italicized and the word is hyphenated)
and
cisplatin

Dorland's Medical Dictionary only has a definition for "cisplatin," though. I'd bet they're two different things.

quote:

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One of the most potent and widely used anticancer drugs in use today, cisplatin is a
surprisingly simple and unique compound ‡. It is unusual among modern pharmaceuticals in that it is an inorganic compound, possessing a metallic element whereas most drugs are purely organic such as paclitaxel (better known by its commercial name as taxol). Having been shown to possess antitumour activity since 1970, and used clinically for almost twenty years, cisplatin has picked up many names along the way. Cisplatin can and is, therefore referred to as any of the following synonyms.....

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Anyway, according to my 2000 Drake pharmaceutical book:

cis-platinum (cis italics) is the old form of what is now called cisplatin.
Both are antineoplastics used in the treatment of carcinoma.

Have a great day!

Typingmom

well, i'm off to the mall for some Christmas shopping -- guess my whole life is one big procrastination after another!!!