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Leaflet CARBOPLATIN SINDAN 10mg / ml concentrate for solution for infusion
- Product code:
- W52211004
- Quantity:
- 1
- Indicated for:
- cancer
- Route of administration:
- infusion
- Substance:
- carboplatin (antineoplastic agent)
- ATC
- L01XA02 — Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents | Other antineoplastic agents | Platinum compounds
Precautions:
Dose adjustment in hepatic impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Cytotoxic / special handling
Handle with special care.
Contraception required
Effective contraception is required during treatment.
Contraindicated during breastfeeding
Do not use this medicine while breastfeeding.
Contraindicated during pregnancy
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.
Hepatotoxicity
This medicine may affect the liver.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Myelosuppression / agranulocytosis
This medicine may lower blood cell counts.
Additional monitoring
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring.
Requires periodic laboratory tests
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Nephrotoxicity
This medicine may affect the kidneys.
Ototoxicity
This medicine may affect hearing or balance.
Severe skin reactions
Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if a severe rash occurs.
Carboplatin is a chemotherapy medication used to treat various types of cancer, including ovarian, lung, bladder, and breast cancer. It belongs to the class of platinum-based compounds and works by interfering with the DNA of cancer cells, inhibiting their division and growth.
Carboplatin is administered intravenously, usually in cycles, and the dosage is adjusted based on the patient's weight, kidney function, and the type of cancer being treated. It is often used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs to enhance treatment effectiveness.
Patients need to be closely monitored during treatment to detect potential side effects, such as a decrease in blood cell counts, nausea, or kidney toxicity. It is important to strictly follow the doctor's instructions.
Common side effects include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and an increased risk of infections. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions or hearing loss may occur. Patients should inform their doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Carboplatin is administered intravenously, usually in cycles, and the dosage is adjusted based on the patient's weight, kidney function, and the type of cancer being treated. It is often used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs to enhance treatment effectiveness.
Patients need to be closely monitored during treatment to detect potential side effects, such as a decrease in blood cell counts, nausea, or kidney toxicity. It is important to strictly follow the doctor's instructions.
Common side effects include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and an increased risk of infections. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions or hearing loss may occur. Patients should inform their doctor of any unusual symptoms.
General data about CARBOPLATIN SINDAN 10mg / ml
- Substance:
- carboplatin
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W52211004
- Concentration:
- 10mg / ml
- Pharmaceutical form:
- concentrate for solution for infusion
- Quantity:
- 1
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- S — Medicines dispensed with a restricted medical prescription, reserved for use in certain specialized fields.
Pharmaceutical forms available for carboplatin
Concentrations available for carboplatin
- 10mg/ml
- 150mg
- 150mg/15ml
- 450mg
- 450mg/45ml
- 50mg
- 50mg/5ml