CARBOKAST 450MG INJECTION

Composition: Carboplatin -450 mg

Classification: Anticancer Medicine

What is Carbokast?

Carbokast is an anticancer medicine that is used against various tumors and solid cancers.

Uses of Carbokast -

Ovarian cancers

Endometrial cancer

Head and Neck Cancer

Palliative care for recurrent cancer

Cancer of the esophagus

Non-small cell lung cancer

Lung cancer

Breast cancer

Common side effects

Alopecia

Weakness

Nausea

Diarrhea

Kidney dysfunctions

Liver dysfunctions

Dehydration

Anemia

Risk of infections

Serious side effects

Myelosuppression

Hepatic - toxicity

Renal toxicity

Otto-toxicity

Precautions

To be used cautiously in pre-existing

Renal disorders

Liver disease

Bleeding disorder

Hearing issues

Elderly patients

Bone marrow suppression

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity or allergy to carboplatin or its drug components.

Breastfeeding mothers

Pregnant women

Bleeding disorder

Important Handling Instructions

It should be handled cautiously due to its cytotoxic nature.

Keep away from body or skin tissue contact, and wash if it comes in contact.

The drug efficacy gets reduced in metallic syringes, like aluminum.

Warnings

It should be used when prescribed by the doctors.

Important safety note:

Bone marrow suppression is a dose-dependent and dose-limiting toxicity.

Peripheral blood counts

Renal functions

Liver functions

Electrolyte balance

Ear functions

Storage

2-8 degrees Celsius temperature, protected from light.

Administration Instructions

To be administered IV infusion only (15-60 minutes)

To be used immediately after reconstitution.