Used primarily as a chemotherapy agent known as Cisplatin to treat various types of cancer, including testicular, ovarian, bladder, and lung cancers. It works by interfering with DNA replication in cancer cells, leading to cell death. The compound is effective in shrinking tumors and is often part of combination therapy regimens. Its use is limited by potential side effects such as kidney damage, nerve damage, hearing loss, nausea, vomiting, and myelosuppression, which require careful monitoring during treatment.