Carboplatin

Information about Carboplatin

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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Available Medicine for Carboplatin

KemocarbFresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
874 to ₹26882 variant(s)
CarboteroHetero Drugs Ltd
811 to ₹24332 variant(s)
BiocarbBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries
28071 variant(s)
CarboplatinPfizer Ltd
854 to ₹23332 variant(s)
CelcarbCelon Laboratories Ltd
777 to ₹23332 variant(s)
Carbokem NovaAlkem Laboratories Ltd
26551 variant(s)
Carbokem NovoAlkem Laboratories Ltd
8851 variant(s)
CarbozarRPG Life Sciences Ltd
798 to ₹27002 variant(s)
StricarbMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
6781 variant(s)
KarplatCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
714 to ₹26243 variant(s)

Expert advice for Carboplatin

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

Frequently asked questions for Carboplatin

Carboplatin

Q. Is Carboplatin cell cycle specific?

No, Carboplatin is not a cell cycle specific anticancer medication

Q. Is Carboplatin FDA approved?

Yes Carboplatin is an FDA approved drug

Q. Is it a platinum based drug?

Yes carboplatin is a platinum based drug and is effectively used in combination with other drug

Q. Does Carboplatin cause neuropathy/ hearing loss/ hair loss/ weight gain/ constipation/ leukemia?

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.

Q. Is Carboplatin a generic?

Yes, Carboplatin is a generic platinum-based compound

Q. Is Carboplatin vesicant/cardio-toxic/ anthracycline?

No Carboplatin is not cardio-toxic/ anthracycline/vesicant

Q. Is Carboplatin used for breast cancer?

It is used to treat advanced stage breast cancer

Q. Is Carboplatin available in pill form?

No Carboplatin is not available in pill form

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