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Carboplatin uses and side effect

Indication

Chemotherapy drug used against some forms of cancer (mainly ovarian carcinoma, lung, head and neck cancers)

Contra Indication

Previous allergy, pregnancy, lactation, allergy to other platinum compounds, severe bone marrow depression, significant bleeding, aluminium containing needles and IV sets.

Caution

Maintain good hydration. Shock like state sometimes occurs during i.v. infusion. Monitor haematological, neurological status and renal functions. Hypomagnesaemia. Hypocalcaemia. Hyperuricaemia.

Side Effect

Nephrotoxicity, GI bleeding, Hepatotoxicity, Ototoxicity, Blood dyscrasias, Peripheral neuropathy. Thrombocytopenia, Myelosuppression. Diarrhea, Asthenia, Alopecia, Anorexia, Myalgia, Blurred vision, Malaise, Arthralgia, Rashes, Pain at injection site, Vomiting.

Reference - Oncology

  • Cancer Therapy
  • Chemo Therapy
Medicines containing Carboplatin

Alcon Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. (Novartis India)Alcon Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. (Novartis India)

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