
Kemocarb 150mg Injection
Salt Composition: Carboplatin
Expiry Date: 01/2028
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1 Vial
About The Product
Chemotherapy Drug, Ovaries Cancer, Lung Cancer
Description
Kemocarb 150mg Injection contains carboplatin 150 mg as an active ingredient. It is used to treat ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer.
It works by interfering with the genetic material of the cancer cells to slow down or stop the growth of cancer cells. It should be given intravenously by healthcare professional only do not self administer this injection.
Don't take more than the recommended dose.
Uses
- Ovarian cancer
- Small cell lung cancer
Side Effects
Kemocarb 150mg Injection can cause multiple side effects, most of which are mild to moderate and often temporary. Patients are advised to inform their healthcare provider immediately if symptoms stays for prolonged period of time.
Common side effects include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Anemia
- Fatigue
- Low blood platelets
- Increased liver enzymes
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
- Diarrhea
How To Use
- Kemocarb 150mg is available in injection form and is advised to be taken as per the doctor's prescription. It should be administered by a doctor or experienced nurse under strict medical supervision.Taking this injection in the wrong way may give you severe side effects.
- In case of overdose, contact your healthcare provider or doctor and they will provide you with medical attention. Missing or overdosing will impact the overall health of the patients and may also have side effects. So, it is always advisable to follow the prescription of the doctor strictly.
How It Works
- Kemocarb 150mg Injection is an anticancer medicine with carboplatin as an active ingredient. It is an alkylating agent that works by destroying genetic material like DNA or RNA of the cancer cells to prevent the replication of rapidly growing cancer cells.
- Carboplatin causes the DNA strands to cross-link, that stops the cells from dividing and ultimately leads to their death. As it can cause some adverse impact on the body because it affects both healthy & cancerous cells.
Safety Advice
Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Kemocarb 150mg Injection, as alcohol can decrease the effectiveness of the medicine as well as worsen the symptoms.
Do not take Kemocarb 150mg Injection without consulting the doctor in case of pregnancy, as it can be unsafe to take it during this period.
Breastfeeding women should discuss the potential risks and benefits of the Kemocarb 150mg Injection with their healthcare provider before starting treatment.
Kemocarb 150mg Injection may cause side effects such as dizziness or lack of concentration, which could affect your ability to drive. So it's better to avoid driving.
Share your medical history with the doctor before starting the Kemocarb 150mg Injection. Do not take it without consulting a doctor if you have any kidney related issue.
Kemocarb 150mg Injection is safe for use in liver disease if prescribed by the doctor. No dosage adjustment is necessary for this Tablet.
FAQs
Kemocarb 150mg Injection can be given into a vein (intravenously) by a doctor or nurse under strict medical supervision.
References
- Sousa, G. F. D., Wlodarczyk, S. R., & Monteiro, G. (2014). Carboplatin: molecular mechanisms of action associated with chemoresistance. Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 50(4), 693-701. https://www.scielo.br/j/bjps/a/9F6tZpxsm7spMKjGn6Z3kvr/?lang=en
- Wagstaff, A. J., Ward, A., Benfield, P., & Heel, R. C. (1989). Carboplatin: a preliminary review of its pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties and therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of cancer. Drugs, 37(2), 162-190. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2649354/
- Oguri, S., Sakakibara, T., Mase, H., Shimizu, T., Ishikawa, K., Kimura, K., & Smyth, R. D. (1988). Clinical pharmacokinetics of carboplatin. The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 28(3), 208-215. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3283185/
- Canetta, R., Rozencweig, M., & Carter, S. K. (1985). Carboplatin: the clinical spectrum to date. Cancer treatment reviews, 12, 125-136. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3002623/
- Stewart, D. J. (2007). Mechanisms of resistance to cisplatin and carboplatin. Critical reviews in oncology/hematology, 63(1), 12-31. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17336087/
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