Carboplatin 450mg Injection (Carboplatin 450mg)

Description

Carboplatin (Pfizer) 450 mg Injectionis an anticancer medicine that is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer (cancer of the ovary, part of the female reproductive organs that produces eggs) and lung cancer. This medicine works by preventing the growth of cancer cells by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) which is required for their growth and development.

Carboplatin (Pfizer) 450 mg Injection causes side effects like nausea, vomiting, temporary hair loss, pain, and weakness. This medicine may decrease the number of blood cells (red and white blood cells) in your body, making you more susceptible to infections or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you experience a fever, sore throat, chills, unusual bleeding or bruises, or dark urine.

Carboplatin (Pfizer) 450 mg Injection is given by a qualified medical practitioner, therefore do not self-administer. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose and duration of the therapy. This can vary depending on the severity of your condition. It may take many weeks or months for you to notice or feel the effects, but do not stop taking it until your doctor advises you to do so.

Carboplatin (Pfizer) 450 mg Injection can affect your heart, liver, and kidney adversely. Inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver, or kidney problems before starting this medicine. You should also inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or are breastfeeding.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Carboplatin (Pfizer) 450 mg Injection
Carbokem Novo 450 MG Injection
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Carmuta 450 mg Injection
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Cytocarb 450 MG Injection
Cipla Ltd.
Karplat 450 MG Injection
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Paraplatin 450 MG Injection
Bms India Pvt. Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Carboplatin (Pfizer) 450 mg Injection
Low blood cell count
Abnormal Liver function
Pain at the injection site
Temporary Hair Loss
Muscle pain or weakness
Blood in urine and stools
Tingling or numbness of the hands and feet
Blurred vision
Ringing or buzzing in the ears
Black or Tarry stools
Cough or hoarseness

Uses of Carboplatin (Pfizer) 450 mg Injection

What is it prescribed for?
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cancer is a condition in which there is an uncontrolled growth of cells in the ovary. The ovary is a part of the female reproductive system which produces eggs and female hormones (chemical messengers in the body). Ovarian cancer has symptoms like pain in the lower part of the stomach and pelvis region, abnormal vaginal bleeding, etc. Carboplatin (Pfizer) 450 mg Injection is used along with other medicines in the treatment of ovarian cancer. It works by entering and attaching itself to the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells, thus preventing them from dividing and growing.
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Small cell lung cancer is a fast-growing cancer in the tissue of the lungs and is commonly caused by smoking. It begins with small tumours (abnormal growth of body tissue) in the lungs but eventually spreads to other body parts too. Its symptoms are breathlessness, chest pain, coughing, etc. Carboplatin (Pfizer) 450 mg Injection is used in the treatment of lung cancer. It stops the growth of cancer cells and thus prevents them from spreading to other body parts.

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When not to use?

Allergy
Do not take the treatment if you are allergic to Carboplatin (Pfizer) 450 mg Injection or other platinum-containing compounds. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any allergic reactions such as skin rashes, hives (painful eruptions that itch and sting), swelling (face, lips, tongue, etc.), breathing difficulty, etc after undergoing treatment Carboplatin (Pfizer) 450 mg Injection.
Anaemia
Carboplatin (Pfizer) 450 mg Injection is known to cause severe myelosuppression (decrease in bone marrow activity which leads to a reduction in blood cells) as well as dose-dependent thrombocytopenia [decrease in blood platelets (blood cells responsible for clot formation) count]. Treatment with Carboplatin (Pfizer) 450 mg Injection is not recommended in patients with anaemia as it can worsen their condition. If you experience any signs or symptoms of bleeding, such as petechiae (red, brown spots o the skin surface), purpura (purple or black spots due to bleeding under the skin), epistaxis (nose bleeding), etc., report to your doctor as soon as possible.
Severe myelosuppression
Severe myelosuppression is a decrease in bone marrow activity which leads to a reduction in blood cells count. Carboplatin (Pfizer) 450 mg Injection is not recommended if you have myelosuppression as it can worsen your condition and may lead to leukopenia (low white blood cell count), thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) and anaemia (low red blood cell count).