Carboplatin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Paraplatin, Paraplatin-AQ
CategoryDescriptionCarboplatin (KAR-boe-pla-tin) belongs to the group of medicines known
as alkylating agents. It is used to treat cancer of the ovaries. It may also
be used to treat other kinds of cancer, as determined by your doctor.
Carboplatin interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which eventually
are destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected
by carboplatin, other effects also will occur. Some of these may be serious
and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects may not be serious but
may cause concern. Some effects may not occur until months or years after
the medicine is used.
Before you begin treatment with carboplatin, you and your doctor should
talk about the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.
Carboplatin is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision
of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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