Stability of cisplatin in sodium chloride 0.9% intravenous solution related to the container's material.

The stability of cisplatin in sodium chloride 0.9% intravenous solutions contained in glass bottles, polyvinyl chloride bags, polyethylene and polypropylene containers was studied over two weeks. The solubility of cisplatin at 4 degrees C was also studied for possible precipitation. The type of container had no effect on cisplatin decomposition. No precipitation at 4 degrees C was observed within the time period studied.