Carboplatin Benefits & Uses

Carboplatin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ovarian Cancer
Small Cell Lung Cancer

Carboplatin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Ovarian Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ovarian Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Carboplatin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Carboplatin is used -

Severe

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Bleeding
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Fatigue
Diarrhoea
Weakness
Infection
Rash
Urticaria
Hair Loss
Low energy

Carboplatin Related Warnings

Is the use of Carboplatin safe for pregnant women?

Carboplatin should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Carboplatin safe during breastfeeding?

Carboplatin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Carboplatin on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Carboplatin. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Carboplatin on the Liver?

Carboplatin is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Carboplatin on the Heart?

You can take Carboplatin without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Carboplatin with Other Drugs

Carboplatin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Capreomycin

Clobazam

Moderate

Amikacin

Carbamazepine

Carboplatin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carboplatin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Anemia
Neutropenia
Kidney Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Carboplatin

Is this Carboplatin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Carboplatin has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Carboplatin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Carboplatin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Carboplatin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Carboplatin for mental disorders.

No

Carboplatin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Carboplatin

Taking Carboplatin with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Carboplatin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Carboplatin.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 282-283

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 862

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Paraplatin® (carboplatin)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Carboplatin Accord(carboplatin)

CARBOPLATIN 150MG/15ML INJECTION