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
Medicine brands for Carboplatin
KemocarbFresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
₹937 to ₹28392 variant(s)
CarboteroHetero Drugs Ltd
₹946 to ₹27902 variant(s)
BiocarbBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries
₹27901 variant(s)
CarboplatinPfizer Ltd
₹930 to ₹27902 variant(s)
CelcarbCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹728 to ₹21873 variant(s)
Carbokem NovaAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹829 to ₹24892 variant(s)
Carbokem NovoAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹33181 variant(s)
StricarbMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
₹6351 variant(s)
CytocarbCipla Ltd
₹819 to ₹25072 variant(s)
KarplatCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹930 to ₹28393 variant(s)
Expert advice for Carboplatin
- It is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of a doctor.