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Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml Substitute

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Composition:

CARBOPLATIN-450MG

Uses:

Treatment of Ovarian cancer and Small cell lung cancer

Medicinal Benefits:

Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml 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

Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml is used to treat ovarian cancer and small-cell lung cancer.

Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml 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, Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml 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.

Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml should be administered under the supervision of a qualified physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

Before you receive treatment with Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. You should not receive Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml if you are allergic to carboplatin or any contents in Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml. It should not be employed in patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding.

If not given an inappropriate dose, Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml can cause toxic effects, although not everyone gets it. So, Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml is prescribed by a doctor experienced in the use of medications to treat cancer only.

Avoid taking Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml if you are pregnant because Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml 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 Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml.

Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml is administered to you through an intravenous (IV) infusion. A healthcare professional usually gives it in a medical facility.

Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml is not cell cycle specific. It works by forming DNA adducts, which leads to cell death. This mechanism of action is not specific to any particular phase of the cell cycle, meaning it can affect cells at various stages of their life cycle.

Yes, Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml is FDA approved. It was approved on 3 March 1989.

Yes, Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml is a platinum-containing compound medication that works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells.

Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml may cause side effects, including neuropathy (tingling and numbness) in the hands and feet, hearing loss, temporary hair loss, and constipation. Weight gain is rare but possible. While leukemia is not typically associated with Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml, the long-term use of any chemotherapy drug can increase the risk of secondary cancers. It's important to discuss any side effects with your doctor to manage them effectively.

Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml is not a vesicant, and it does not cause blistering or tissue damage if it leaks out of the vein. It is also not cardio-toxic, so it does not specifically target the heart. Additionally, Carboplatin is not an anthracycline, as it does not belong to that class of platinum-containing compounds.

Yes, sometimes the doctor may suggest Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml to treat breast cancer based on your health situation. It is often given in combination with other chemotherapy drugs for optimal results.

Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml is not available in pill form; It is available in two primary dosage forms: injection and powder for injection.

The common side effects of the Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, sores in the mouth and throat, pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet, pain, itching, redness, swelling, blisters, or sores in the place where the medication was injected, hair loss, pain, weakness, loss in ability to taste food. However, these symptoms vanish as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms become worse, please consult a doctor for relief.

The efficacy and safety of Carbozar 450 mg Injection 45 ml have yet to be established for using children. Please consult your doctor. The doctor will help determine whether the potential benefits outweigh the possible risks and make the appropriate recommendation.