Carboplatin Injection



 
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Carboplatin Injection - Basic Information

 

Indication of Carboplatin Injection:

Treatment of various cancers including ovarian, small cell lung carcinoma, carcinoma of the head, neck and testis, some pediatric brain tumours, soft tissue sarcomas and neuroblastoma.

Action of Carboplatin Injection:

Carboplatin targets and kills cancer cells. It does this by damaging the DNA within the cell.

Dose Advice of Carboplatin Injection:

Carboplatin is administered intravenously.One dose for previously untreated adults with normal renal function is 500mg/m2 In general, carboplatin is given over 15-60 mins with at least 4 weeks between each treatment.

Schedule of Carboplatin Injection:

S4

Common side effects of Carboplatin Injection:

Suppression of bone marrow, hence deficiency of blood components -anaemia, difficultly fighting infection, tendency to bleed and bruise easilyDamage to kidneys and liverDamage to hearingChanges in sensationNausea and vomiting

Uncommon side effects of Carboplatin Injection:

Allergic reactionsHair lossFlu-like symptomsReaction at injection site

Diseases treated by Carboplatin Injection:

Lung Cancer (Adenocarcinoma of the Lung) Malignant Mesothelioma of the Pleura


GN: Carboplatin

Con: Lung Cancer (Adenocarcinoma of the Lung)