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Kemocarb 150mg Injection

Carboplatin (150mg)

₹843.37 ₹992.2016% Off


Product Code: 293453
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
Constituents

Carboplatin (150mg)

Usage of Kemocarb 150mg Injection

  • Ovarian cancer
  • Small cell lung cancer

Description of Kemocarb 150mg Injection

Kemocarb 150mg 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. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and increased liver enzyme are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice fever, sore throat, chills, unusual bleeding or bruising, and dark urine. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.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.

Possible Side-effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Kemocarb

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Fatigue
  • Low blood platelets
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
  • Diarrhea

Unit

15 ml Injection

Manufacturer

Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd

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How to use Kemocarb 150mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Medicine Works

Kemocarb 150mg Injection 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.

Related Warnings

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kemocarb 150mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Kemocarb 150mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Kemocarb 150mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Kemocarb 150mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kemocarb 150mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kemocarb 150mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Kemocarb 150mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Kemocarb 150mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Kemocarb 150mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • It is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of a doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Is Kemocarb 150mg Injection cell cycle specific?

    No, Kemocarb 150mg Injection is not a cell cycle specific anticancer medication

  • Is Kemocarb 150mg Injection FDA approved?

    Yes Kemocarb 150mg Injection is an FDA approved drug

  • Is it a platinum based drug?

    Yes carboplatin is a platinum based drug and is effectively used in combination with other drug

  • Does Kemocarb 150mg Injection cause neuropathy/ hearing loss/ hair loss/ weight gain/ constipation/ leukemia?

    Yes Kemocarb 150mg Injection is known to cause side effects like neuropathy, hearing loss, hair loss, weight gain, and constipation. Please inform your doctor about any side-effect that you may observe on taking this drug. Infertility while on therapy may be caused as a side effect of this drug but it may be reverse after stopping the therapy. Yes Kemocarb 150mg Injection may cause leukemia if it is used for a long duration.

  • Is Kemocarb 150mg Injection a generic?

    Yes, Kemocarb 150mg Injection is a generic platinum-based compound

  • Is Kemocarb 150mg Injection vesicant/cardio-toxic/ anthracycline?

    No Kemocarb 150mg Injection is not cardio-toxic/ anthracycline/vesicant

  • Is Kemocarb 150mg Injection used for breast cancer?

    It is used to treat advanced stage breast cancer

  • Is Kemocarb 150mg Injection available in pill form?

    No Kemocarb 150mg Injection is not available in pill form

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