Carboplatin
Carboplatin is a cytotoxic chemotherapy drug used to treat cancer. Carboplatin works by binding to DNA and causing damage that prevents cells from reproducing. Cancer cells rapidly grow and divide out of control and carboplatin helps to stop this from happening. Carboplatin doesn't just target cancer cells though, it also affects normal cells that are growing and dividing.
Introduction
Generic name: Carboplatin
Brand name: Paraplatin
Dosage form: intravenous (infusion) injection
Drug class: Alkylating agents
Uses
Ovarian cancer
Small cell lung cancer
Benefits
In Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is a cancer that begins in the female organs that produce eggs (ovaries). This type of cancer is usually detected very late and can be fatal too. It usually spreads to the pelvis and stomach. Carboplatin 450mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but has some side effects that may be bothersome. So, you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
In Small cell lung cancer
Small cell lung cancer is a fast-growing type of lung cancer commonly caused by smoking that starts with small tumors in the lungs but eventually spreads to the other parts of the body as well. Carboplatin 450mg Injection helps treat such types of cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Show Less
Directions for use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works?
Carboplatin 450mg Injection 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.
Side effects
The most serious side effects of carboplatin are as follows
Bleeding and reduced blood cells, including reduced red blood cells (anemia) and platelets (needed for proper blood clotting), which may be severe enough to require blood transfusion. You should tell your doctor right away if you notice any unusual bruising or bleeding, including black tarry stools or blood in the urine.
Infection – carboplatin can temporarily lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing the risk of infection
Life-threatening allergic reaction – during and after treatment the doctor or nurse will observe you carefully for signs of allergic reaction
Kidney and liver problems
Loss of hearing or ringing in the ears
What are the ingredients in carboplatin?
Active ingredients: carboplatin
Inactive ingredients: water
A number of generic formulations of carboplatin are made by different manufactures. Inactive ingredients may vary between manufactures.
A generic version of carboplatin is made by Accord Bio Pharma under the brand name Paraplatin. Paraplatin was also the brand name used for the first version of carboplatin approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), however, that version has since been discontinued.