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Carboplatin 150 mg Injection Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CARBOPLATIN-150MG

Uses:

Ovarian cancer and Small cell lung cancer

Medicinal Benefits:

Carboplatin 150 mg Injection contains 'Carboplatin' which belongs to a group of anti-cancer medicines used to treat ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells, which stops their growth and multiplication. It can be used alone or with other chemotherapy drugs depending on your cancer type.

FAQs

Carboplatin 150 mg Injection contains 'Carboplatin'. Carboplatin works by breaching the cellular wall and binding to the cell’s DNA, preventing the cell from dividing and functioning normally, which eventually kills the cell.

Yes, Carboplatin 150 mg Injection can cause low neutrophils levels, a type of white blood cells that help fight infections. If your white blood cells become low, you can be at higher risk for infections. Tell your doctor if you develop a fever or believe you have an infection.

Carboplatin 150 mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a qualified physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

Before you receive treatment with Carboplatin 150 mg Injection, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. You should not receive Carboplatin 150 mg Injection if you are allergic to carboplatin or any contents in Carboplatin 150 mg Injection. It should not be employed in patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding.

If not given an inappropriate dose, Carboplatin 150 mg Injection can cause toxic effects, although not everyone gets it. So, Carboplatin 150 mg Injection is prescribed by a doctor experienced in the use of medications to treat cancer only.

Avoid taking Carboplatin 150 mg Injection if you are pregnant because Carboplatin 150 mg Injection can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Females should follow effective birth control methods during treatment and at least six months after the final dose of Carboplatin 150 mg Injection.