Carboplatin (Paraplatin)

Carboplatin Information

Carboplatin is a kind of drug that is also known as antineoplastic medication. This drug has the capacity to slow down the growth and the spread of the cancer cells in the body.

Carboplatin Indication

Carboplatin is a drug used to cure many types of cancer including Ovarian Cancer. This drug may also be used in other purposes or disorder not mentioned here.

Carboplatin Warnings

It is not advisable to use Carboplatin if you have disease in the kidney; bleeding problem; bone marrow that is functioning poorly; hearing impairment; or allergy to platinum, platinum-containing products, or mannitol. If you have any of the conditions above, talk to your doctor first before taking Carboplatin. Carboplatin belongs to the FDA pregnancy category D that means that this drug could be harmful to an unborn baby. Talk to your doctor first before you take Carboplatin if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant. The patient must avoid breast-feeding during the treatment with Carboplatin because it is unknown whether this drug passes to breast milk.

Carboplatin Intake Guidelines

Only those who are qualified healthcare provider who has an experience in using cancer chemotherapeutic agents has the supervision to administer the use of Carboplatin. It is important to have an adequate hydration during the treatment with Carboplatin. Your doctor might require you to have additional fluid intake by mouth or administration of intravenous fluids during the treatment of Carboplatin. To monitor progress and side effects, your doctor also might require you to have regularly scheduled blood test and other medical evaluations during the treatment with this drug.

Carboplatin Dosage

The doctor will prescribe you the amount and frequency of the treatment with Carboplatin. The amount and frequency will depend on what kind of cancer that is treated and other factors. You may ask your doctor if you have any questions about the treatment schedule.

Carboplatin Overdose

If you are experience overdose, you will experience similar symptoms with its side effects that are caused by medication, although sometimes more severe. If you experience any of the symptoms of overdose, seek emergency medical attention or contact your health care provider immediately.

Carboplatin Missed Dose

In case you miss a dose of Carboplatin, consult your doctor immediately.

Carboplatin Side Effects

Some of the serious side effects of Carboplatin are allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, or hives; kidney damage; decreased bone marrow function and blood problems; severe nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite; or blurred vision, altered color perception, temporary blindness, and other visual problems. In case you experience any of the said serious side effects, look for emergency medical attention and contact your doctor immediately. Some of the less serious side effects of Carboplatin are loss of hearing or ringing in the ears; numbness or tingling; weakness; mild to moderate nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite; and hair loss. If you experience any of the said less serious side effects, you may still continue using Carboplatin but make sure to talk to your doctor.

There are some side effects not mentioned here that may occur. Talk to your doctor if you experience any side effects during the treatment of Carboplatin.

Carboplatin Drug Reactions

It is dangerous to take or administer live vaccines during the treatment with Carboplatin. Avoid receiving live vaccines during the treatment with Carboplatin. Other medications and over-the-counter medications such as vitamins, minerals, and herbal products may affect Carboplatin. Before taking, other drugs or medication and any of the medication mentioned above, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.

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