About Carboplatin 450mg Injection
CARBOPLATIN 450 MG INJECTION 45ML belongs to a group of anti-cancer medicines used for the treatment of ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer. It may sometimes be used to treat other cancers. Cancer that forms in tissues of the ovary (one of a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed). Small cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung.
CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML contains ‘Carboplatin’. Carboplatin acts by penetrating the cell wall and binding to the DNA of the cell, stopping the cell from naturally dividing and functioning, which ultimately destroys the cell. These medicines target cancer cells because they often affect rapidly dividing cells.
CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML is prescribed by a doctor experienced in the use of medications to treat cancer. It is administered by a healthcare professional as an injection into your vein (intravenously, or IV). You may experience nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, thrombocytopenia (a low platelet count), peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction), nephrotoxicity at high doses and electrolyte disturbances. Most of these side effects of CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
To treat your condition effectually continue taking CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop CARBOPLATIN 450 MG INJECTION 45ML midway. Talk to your doctor before taking CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML if you have severe allergic reactions to CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML or other platinum-containing compounds, or if your suffering from peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction), hypotension, cardiac disorders, severe lung problems, pulmonary disorders, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, thrombocytopenia (a low platelet count), neutropenia (low white blood cell count), tumour lysis syndrome (metabolic abnormalities that can occur as a complication during the treatment of cancer), hepatic disorders. CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML should not be employed in patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML should use birth control to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Carboplatin 450mg Injection
Ovarian cancer and Small cell lung cancer
Medicinal Benefits
CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML contains ‘Carboplatin’ belongs to a group of anti-cancer medicines used to treat ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells, which stops their growth and multiplication. It can be used alone or together with other chemotherapy drugs depending on the type of cancer you have.
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Side Effects of Carboplatin 450mg Injection
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of appetite
- Hair loss and numbness
- Tingling
- Burning
- Pain in the hands or feet
- Nephrotoxicity at high doses
- Electrolyte disturbances
- Thrombocytopenia (low blood platelet count)
- Peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction)
- Leukopenia (low white blood cell count)
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
CARBOPLATIN 450 MG INJECTION 45ML should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking CARBOPLATIN 450 MG INJECTION 45ML. To treat your condition effectually continue taking CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML midway. Talk to your doctor before taking CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML if you have severe allergic reactions to CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML or other platinum-containing compounds, or if your suffering from peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction), hypotension, cardiac disorders, severe lung problems, pulmonary disorders, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, thrombocytopenia (a low platelet count), neutropenia (low white blood cell count), tumour lysis syndrome (metabolic abnormalities that can occur as a complication during the treatment of cancer), hepatic disorders. CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML should not be employed in patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. Peripheral blood counts should be frequently monitored during CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML treatment and appropriate until recovery is achieved.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML interacts with medicines used in the treatment of chemotherapy (e.g. pemetrexed, gemcitabine, pegfilgrastim, paclitaxel, docetaxel), antacid medications (e.g. pantoprazole) and antibiotic medications (e.g. amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, streptomycin, tobramycin).
Drug-Food Interactions: No food interaction found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before taking CARBOPLATIN 450MG INJECTION 45ML it requires close monitoring if you are suffering from Infection (bacterial/fungal/protozoal/viral), bleeding disorders, bone marrow depression/low blood counts, fever, renal dysfunction or disorders, peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction).
