Description
MG Medicals, Quality Assurance
CompositionCarboplatin (450mg)
UsageOvarian cancer, Small cell lung cancer
CautionPotentially unsafe with Lactation
MG Medicals, Briefing of Cytocarb 450mg Injection
Uses of Cytocarb 450mg InjectionCytocarb 450mg Injection is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer.
Cytocarb 450mg Injection side reactionsNausea, Vomiting, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Fatigue, Low blood platelets, Increased liver enzymes, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Diarrhoea.
How to take Cytocarb 450mg InjectionYour doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cytocarb 450mg Injection worksCytocarb 450mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Cytocarb 450mg Injection
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney (renal) disorder.
- Kidney and liver function will be monitored during carboplatin treatment.
- Neurological and hearing assessments may be required on regular basis during treatment with high doses of carboplatin.
- It is generally recommended that aluminium containing equipment not be used for delivering carboplatin.
- Concurrent treatment with following medications is not recommended: amino glycoside, vancomycin, capreomycin and diuretics.
- Allergic reactions (like hives; skin rash; itching; reddening of the skin; difficulty breathing or swallowing; dizziness; faintness; or fast heartbeat) may occur during therapy which will be duly managed by your doctor.
- There might be low numbers of platelets or white blood cells during therapy and hence, frequent monitoring of blood cell counts and transfusions of the same may be required.
- Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following during the therapy: fever, sore throat, chills, ongoing cough and congestion, or other signs of infection; unusual bleeding or bruising; black and tarry stools; red blood in stools; bloody vomit; vomited material that looks like coffee grounds.
- Women who are planning to become pregnant should use two methods of contraception while on this therapy and 6 months after it.
- Men who are going to use this therapy should not father a child while on this therapy and 6 months after stopping. They should also seek guidance and counselling on sperm conservation before taking this therapy.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Cytocarb 450mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
unsafe
Cytocarb 450mg Injection is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.
Driving
Cytocarb 450mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
caution
Cytocarb 450mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cytocarb 450mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Cytocarb 450mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
Cytocarb 450mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cytocarb 450mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Cytocarb 450mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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