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Carboplatin

Written By Dr. Anuj SainiReviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma
Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

Carboplatin Uses

Carboplatin is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer.

How Carboplatin works

Carboplatin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells which stops their growth and multiplication.

Common side effects of Carboplatin

Nausea, Vomiting, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Low blood platelets, Increased liver enzymes, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Diarrhea, Weakness, Hair loss, Taste change, Constipation, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Infection, Bleeding, Transfusions, Pain, Sensory disturbance, Central nervous system problems, Visual disturbance, Ototoxicity, Decreased creatinine clearance, Increased creatinine level in blood, Increased blood urea, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Electrolyte imbalance, Hypersensitivity, Skin disorder, Urogenital disorders
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Expert advice for Carboplatin

  • It is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of a doctor.

Frequently asked questions for Carboplatin

No, Carboplatin is not a cell cycle specific anticancer medication
Yes Carboplatin is an FDA approved drug
Yes carboplatin is a platinum based drug and is effectively used in combination with other drug
Yes Carboplatin is known to cause side effects like neuropathy, hearing loss, hair loss, weight gain, and constipation. Please inform your doctor about any side-effect that you may observe on taking this drug. Infertility while on therapy may be caused as a side effect of this drug but it may be reverse after stopping the therapy. Yes Carboplatin may cause leukemia if it is used for a long duration.
Yes, Carboplatin is a generic platinum-based compound
No Carboplatin is not cardio-toxic/ anthracycline/vesicant
It is used to treat advanced stage breast cancer
No Carboplatin is not available in pill form