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Carboplatin
How Carboplatin works
Carboplatin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Anemia, Fatigue, Reduced blood platelets, Increased liver enzymes, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Diarrhoea
Usage
Carboplatin is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Carboplatin cell cycle specific?No, Carboplatin is not a cell cycle specific anticancer medication
Q. Is Carboplatin FDA approved?Yes Carboplatin is an FDA approved drug
Q. Is it a platinum based drug?Yes carboplatin is a platinum based drug and is effectively used in combination with other drug
Q. Does Carboplatin cause neuropathy/ hearing loss/ hair loss/ weight gain/ constipation/ leukemia?Yes Carboplatin 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 Carboplatin may cause leukemia if it is used for a long duration.
Q. Is Carboplatin a generic?Yes, Carboplatin is a generic platinum-based compound
Q. Is Carboplatin vesicant/cardio-toxic/ anthracycline?No Carboplatin is not cardio-toxic/ anthracycline/vesicant
Q. Is Carboplatin used for breast cancer?It is used to treat advanced stage breast cancer
Q. Is Carboplatin available in pill form?No Carboplatin is not available in pill form
