This document discusses platinum-based drugs used for cancer therapy. It provides a history of platinum complexes starting with cisplatin in 1844. Key platinum complexes discussed are cisplatin, carboplatin, and oxaliplatin. The document outlines advantages such as charge variations and apoptosis induction, and disadvantages like kidney damage and neurotoxicity. It also discusses future updates to complexes and market availability of platinum drugs. In conclusion, cisplatin can target cancer cells without toxic side effects, and modifying complexes may lead to less ototoxicity while maintaining anti-cancer activity.