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
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
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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28 Mar 2025 | 05:43 AM (UTC)
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