Review the side-effects of Carboplatin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Paraplatin
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.Drug Name : Carboplatin
Carboplatin(Paraplatin) generic is prescribed for the treatment of ovarian cancer. It contains platinum; stops the growth of cancer cells.Trade Names for Carboplatin
India :
Womastin |
Biocarb (15 ml) |
Niscarbo |
Blastoplatin |
Ducarb |
Oncocarbin AQ |
Carboplan |
Neoplatin |
Tevacarb |
Carbopa |
Kemocarb |
Carbokem |
Blastocarb 450 |
Womastin (450 mg) |
Niscarbo (450 mg) |
Blastoplatin (450 mg) |
Biocarb (450 mg) |
Carbokem (450 mg) |
Ducarb (150 mg) |
Naproplat (450mg)
International :
Paraplatin