Leaflet CARBOPLATIN SINDAN 450mg/45ml 10mg / ml concentrate for solution for infusion
Indicated for: cancer
Route of administration: infusion
Substance: carboplatin (antineoplastic agent)
ATC: L01XA02 (Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents | Other antineoplastic agents | Platinum compounds)
This medicine may affect fertility.
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Handle with special care.
Effective contraception is required during treatment.
Do not use this medicine while breastfeeding.
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.
This medicine may affect the liver.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
This medicine may lower blood cell counts.
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring.
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
This medicine may affect the kidneys.
This medicine may affect hearing or balance.
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.
General data about CARBOPLATIN SINDAN 450mg/45ml 10mg / ml
- Substance: carboplatin
- Date of last drug list: 01-07-2013
- Commercial code: W08218001
- Concentration: 10mg / ml
- Pharmaceutical form: concentrate for solution for infusion
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: generic
- Prescription restrictions: S - Medicines 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