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
Available Medicine for Carboplatin
KemocarbFresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
₹874 to ₹24662 variant(s)
CarboteroHetero Drugs Ltd
₹811 to ₹24332 variant(s)
CelcarbCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹777 to ₹23342 variant(s)
UnicarbUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹1485 to ₹37952 variant(s)
StricarbMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹678 to ₹31832 variant(s)
Carbokem NovoAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹913 to ₹36013 variant(s)
CarbopaIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹11751 variant(s)
KarplatCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹714 to ₹26253 variant(s)
CytocarbCipla Ltd
₹822 to ₹23332 variant(s)
WomastinKhandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹1175 to ₹16422 variant(s)
Expert advice for Carboplatin
- It is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of a doctor.