Carboplatin is a clear liquid that is injected into a vein. It works as follows:- 

Carboplatin, similar to cisplatin, is a chemotherapy drug containing a platinum atom surrounded by ammonia and other ligands. However, carboplatin differs in that its ligands form a ring structure rather than chloride atoms, making it more stable and less toxic to the kidneys, nerves, ears, and causing less nausea. While the exact mechanism isn't fully understood, carboplatin is believed to work by creating platinum complexes inside cells, which then disrupt DNA synthesis by forming cross-links between DNA strands. It's also known to enhance the effectiveness of radiation therapy. Carboplatin works regardless of the cell cycle phase.

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Primary uses are to treat Anal, Brain, Breast, Cervical, Endometrial, Esophageal, Gall Bladder, Gastric, Germ cell tumour, Head and neck, Lymphoma, non-Hodgkin, Merkel cell carcinoma, Lung cancer, non-small cell, Lung cancer, small cell, Ovarian cancer, Testicular cancer, Thymoma, Urothelial cancer.

Secondarily this drug is also used to treat Bladder, Ewing’s sarcoma, Lymphoma, Hodgkin, Malignant mesothelioma, Melanoma, Osteosarcoma, Neuroendocrine tumours, Prostate, Retinoblastoma, Thyroid malignancies, Wilm’s tumour cancer.

Research studies are going on this drug to check if this medicine can be used to treat other type of cancer. 

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Carboplatin is given by an injection, please book a consultation with our Oncology Clinical Specialist. to know about what you should do if you miss the dose.

Anemia, Low white blood cell count, Vomiting, Nausea, Low calcium levels, Low pottasium levels, Low sodium levels.

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Other drugs such as Phenytoin  and Warfarin  may interact with carboplatin. Tell your doctor if you are taking these or any other drugs as you may need extra blood tests or your dose may need to be changed.

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Carboplatin may cause sterility in men and menopause in women. If you plan to have children, discuss this with your doctor before being treated with carboplatin.

Carboplatin may damage sperm and may harm the baby if used during pregnancy. It is best to use birth control while being treated with carboplatin. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Do not breast feed during treatment.

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