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
₹992 to ₹29762 variant(s)
CarboteroHetero Drugs Ltd
₹811 to ₹24332 variant(s)
BiocarbBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries
₹28071 variant(s)
CarboplatinPfizer Ltd
₹854 to ₹29762 variant(s)
CelcarbCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹777 to ₹23333 variant(s)
Carbokem NovaAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹26551 variant(s)
Carbokem NovoAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹8851 variant(s)
StricarbMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
₹6781 variant(s)
CytocarbCipla Ltd
₹874 to ₹26742 variant(s)
KarplatCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹992 to ₹29763 variant(s)
Expert advice for Carboplatin
- It is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of a doctor.