Carboplatin
General English name: Carboplatin
Brand: Paraplatin
Application: Cancer
Pharmaceutical forms of carboplatin
Pharmacological information of carboplatin
The correct amount and method of taking Carboplatin
Contraindications to carboplatin
Consumption of carboplatin during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of taking Carboplatin on driving
Drug interaction of carboplatin
Carboplatin Warning
Side effects of carboplatin
Complications of Carboplatin Overuse (Carboplatin Poisoning)
Storage conditions of Carboplatin
Pharmaceutical forms of carboplatin
Pharmacological information of carboplatin
Carboplatin is used to treat some cancers. Carboplatin is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
The correct amount and method of taking Carboplatin
- Read the package leaflet carefully before starting treatment with this medicine. This brochure will help you to get information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of Carboplatin varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised.
- The drug is injected intravenously (within 15 minutes) under a doctor's supervision.
- The dose of carboplatin and the course of treatment with this drug depends on the patient's weight and its effectiveness for the patient. This medicine should not be injected more than once in 4 weeks.
Contraindications to carboplatin
- Pay attention to the expiration date of the carboplatin medicine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
- Never give Carboplatin to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Check for carboplatin drug interactions, and if you are using a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Consumption of carboplatin during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Carboplatin may be harmful to the fetus.
The effect of taking Carboplatin on driving
Carboplatin does not cause symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness or drowsiness, if you do not have these symptoms, you do not need to avoid driving.
Drug interaction of carboplatin
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Carboplatin may interact with some medications, including aminoglycoside antibiotics (eg, gentamicin, neomycin), amphotericin B, some anticonvulsants (such as phenytoin), and some water pills ( Diuretics such as furosemide, butanide), nalidixic acid.
Carboplatin Warning
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking carboplatin:
- If you are pregnant, planning to have a baby, or if you are breast-feeding.
- If the amount of minerals (sodium, magnesium, calcium) in your body is unbalanced.
- If you have kidney problems.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Side effects of carboplatin
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some side effects may occur if you take more than the dose of this medicine. If any of these side effects occur, your doctor should be informed:
- Nausea
- stomach ache
- Body aches
- the pain
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Weakness
- Vomit
- Diarrhea
- hair loss
- Pain and redness at the injection site, mouth sores, numbness of the fingers, heartburn, hearing problems, yellowing of the skin or blurred vision, decreased vision, irregular heartbeat, bloody stools or urine: If you have such serious side effects, see a doctor right away.
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of Carboplatin.
Complications of Carboplatin Overuse (Carboplatin Poisoning)
- Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- If you feel that someone has been poisoned and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath, fainting and weakness (fainting), call the emergency room immediately.
Storage conditions of Carboplatin
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.