Kemocarb 450mg injection
Prescription Required
Manufactured By
fresenius kabi
Pack of
1 injection
Salt Composition
Carboplatin
Storage
Keep in cold place
Delivering To:
All Substitutes
Overview
Kemocarb 450mg injection is a chemotherapy medicine that is used for the treatment of small-cell lung cancer. It is also used in the treatment of ovarian cancer. The generic name of this medication is Carboplatin and it is an alkylating agent. Kemocarb 450mg/45ml vial should be injected only by a doctor or a trained nurse.
Indication
Lung Cancer
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Description
Kemocarb is an alkylating agent that primarily functions by incorporating alkyl groups into the nucleotides. This as a result leads to the formation of DNA fragments. In addition, also prevents the strands from separating during the synthesis. Therefore Kemocarb 450mg stops the growth and spreading of tumours.
Side Effects
Most side effects of Kemocarb 450mg injectiondo not require medical attention as they may disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. In case these side effects become worse, consult your doctor immediately.
Nausea
Diarrhea
Sores in the mouth
Burning feeling in hands and feet
Hair loss
Extreme fatigue
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Swelling of face, arms, and feet
Difficulty in hearing
Blisters and rashes at the injection site
Decrease in urine
Vision problems
How To Use
Kemocarb 450mg injection is a prescription-based medication that is given intravenously by a doctor and an experienced nurse.
In case of an overdose of Kemocarb 450mg /45ml, contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Doxilyd 10mg injection without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Doxilyd 10mg injection without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
Missed Doses
It is advisable to avoid missing any dose of Kemocarb injection but in case you miss a dose consult your doctor immediately.
FAQs
Kemocarb injection is an anticancer that is primarily used in the treatment of lung cancer.
Kemocarb injection is given intravenously by a doctor or an experienced nurse.
It is advisable to store the Kemocarb vial at a place below 30°C.
The doctor decides for how long the treatment with Kemocarb 450mg will continue depending on the condition, stage, and health of the patient.
Kemocarb injection can cause harm to the fetus hence, it is advisable to avoid the pregnancy or consult the doctor for the same.
