Carbopa
Composition for Carbopa Products
Carbopa Products are primarily used for
Ovarian cancer, Small cell lung cancerSubstitute brands for Carbopa
About Carbopa Products
Uses of Carbopa Products
Carboplatin is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer.
Carbopa Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Carbopa are 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.
Severe
Side Effect of Carbopa is Death.
How Carbopa Products work
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.
In Depth Information for Carbopa Products
- It is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of a doctor.
Patient Concerns about Carbopa Products
Frequently asked questions about Carbopa Products
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