Carbotero 150 Mg Injection

Description

About Carbotero 150 mg Injection

Carbotero 150 mg Injection contains carboplatin, supplied as a single vial for intravenous infusion. It is prepared and given by trained healthcare staff.

How it works

Carboplatin is a platinum-containing cytotoxic medicine. The platinum binds to the DNA inside dividing cells and forms cross-links between the strands, so the cell can no longer copy its DNA and stops multiplying.

What it is used for

Carboplatin is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, lung cancer including both small cell and non-small cell disease, and cancers of the head and neck, among others. It is usually given in combination with other chemotherapy medicines, in cycles set by the treating oncologist.

Important safety information

Carboplatin lowers blood cell counts, and a fall in platelets is particularly characteristic, so blood counts are checked before each cycle; report unusual bruising, bleeding or fever. The dose is calculated from kidney function, which is measured beforehand and monitored. Nausea, vomiting and tiredness are common. Allergic reactions can occur, more often after several cycles. It can harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor about any kidney or hearing problem, any previous reaction to a platinum medicine, and all other medicines you take.

This is a prescription-only medicine. It should be used only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional, who will decide whether it is suitable for you and at what dose.