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Carboplatin

Latest prescription information about Carboplatin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Carboplatin
Pronunciation : kar' boe pla tin
Therapeutic Classification : Chemotherapy
Trade Name(s): 
India- Biocarb Inj, Blastocarb Vial, Blastoplatin Vial, Carbokem Vial, Carbopa Vial, Carboplan Inj, Carboplatin Vial, Carboteen Vial, Carbotinal Inj, Cytocarb Inj, Ducarb Vial, Karplat Vial, Kemocarb Vial, Naproplat Vial, Neocarb Vial, Neoplatin Vial, Oncocarbin Aq Inj, Paraplatin Vial, Tevacarb Inj, Unicarb Vial, Womastin Vial.
International- Paraplatin.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is prescribed for the treatment of ovarian cancer. It contains platinum; stops the growth of cancer cells.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Contraindicated to patients with history of known hypersensitivity, severe blood disorders (bone marrow depression, significant bleeding), during pregnancy and lactation. Aluminum tends to inavtivate carboplatin, hence the infusion sets or needles used to administer carboplatin should not contain aluminum

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category D : There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.


When it is to be taken : 
The recommended dose is 360 mg/m2 when given as a single IV drug and . 300 mg/m2 with cyclophosphamide. It should be given as one dose every 4 weeks. If needed adjust the dosage depends upon white blood cells and platelet counts.
How it should be taken : 
This medication available in the form of injection administered by healthcare providers.
Special Instruction : 
*Give information to your doctor about platinum compound intakes.
*Harmful to new born babies. It may cause diminished kidney function; affects nervous system; liver function impairment.
*Caution needed while using in elderly patients, and during breastfeeding.
Side Effects : 
Gastrointestinal- Loss of appetite, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea and vomiting, mouth blistering.
Skin- Thinned or brittle hair.
Central Nervous System- Fatigue, dizziness.
Miscellaneous- Red urine, black or tarry tools, fever, chills, shortness of breath, swelling of ankles, abnormal sounds from outside.
Other Precautions : 
*Avoid vaccination while taking this medication.
Storage Conditions : 
Intravenous: Store at 25°C.

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