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Carboplatin 450mg injection contains Carboplatin which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-cancer agents. It is used to treat advanced ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer. It is generally used in combination with other anti-cancer medicines to achieve better results. Carboplatin 450mg injection shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
Carboplatin 450mg Injection is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. It may take many weeks or months for you to notice or feel the effects, but do not stop taking it until your doctor advises you to do so.
The use of Carboplatin 450MG Injection may cause abnormal decrease in total blood counts. It may also cause nausea, vomiting, mouth sores, hearing loss, loss of taste, tingling or numbness of body parts, increased serum creatinine levels, difficult in passing urine, increased bilirubin levels in the blood and changes in vision.
You must inform your doctor if you experience allergic reactions with injection such as skin rash, itching, and trouble breathing. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
It is used either alone or in combination with other anticancer medicines to treat:
Carboplatin 450mg injection acts as an alkylating agent. This medication reduces the proliferation of cells by inhibiting the formation of DNA, RNA, and proteins, which stops DNA replication and results in programmed cell death.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Ans : Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant before starting with Carboplatin 450mg injection intravenous infusion.
Ans :No, Carboplatin 450mg injection should not be self-administered and must be given only under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Ans :Yes, Using contraception during and after treatment with Carboplatin 450mg injection for at least six months is necessary.
Ans :Yes, Carboplatin 450mg injection may reduce fertility temporarily or permanently in both men and women. So, talk with your doctor about fertility concerns.
Ans :Do not take any medication during and after treatment with Carboplatin 450mg injection without informing your doctor.