Uses / Indications:
People who need to take Decarb 500mg Powder for Injection are given it for:
Ovarian cancer (first-line and relapsed cases)
SCLC and NSCLC are types of lung cancer.
Cancers of the head and neck
Cancer of the testicles
Cancer of the bladder
Endometrial and cervical malignancies (in combined therapy)
Brain tumors and other solid cancers (off-label use at the oncologist's discretion)
Pregnancy interaction:
500mg of Decarb Injecting drugs is not safe when you are pregnant.
Carboplatin is recognized to be bad for unborn babies (teratogenic effects). It can cause prenatal poisoning, developmental problems, or even miscarriage.
Pregnant women or women who want to get pregnant should not be around this drug.
During therapy and for several months afterward, effective birth control must be taken.
Nursing:
Carboplatin may get into breast milk and hurt a baby who is nursing.
While taking this medicine, you shouldn't breastfeed. You should stop breastfeeding while you're on it.
Expert advice:
Only trained oncology professionals under the direction of a doctor should provide this injection.
Before and during therapy, your doctor will check your blood counts, liver, and kidney function.
Let someone know right away if you have any signs of an infection (fever, sore throat) or bleeding.
During chemotherapy, stay away from persons who are sick.
Don't give yourself the powder or handle it directly.
Use effective birth control while you are getting treatment and for at least six months after you finish.
Drink plenty of water to assist your kidneys break down the drug.
Tell your doctor right away if you feel tingling, numbness, or hearing loss. These could be signs of nerve or ear toxicity.
Side Effects:
Feeling sick or throwing up
Feeling weak and tired
Not wanting to eat
A low number of blood cells (anemia, leukopenia, or thrombocytopenia)
Loss of hair
Mouth sores (mucositis)
Changes in flavor
Serious Side Effects (get a doctor right away):
Fever, sore throat, and chills are all signs of an infection.
Bleeding or bruising that isn't normal
Diarrhea or vomiting that doesn't stop
Neuropathy, which is numbness, tingling, or weakness
Changes in hearing or ringing in the ears (ototoxicity)
Less urine output or edema (damage to the kidneys)
Allergic reaction: rash, edema, or trouble breathing
How to use:
Only healthcare professionals can give it.
Don't give it to yourself.
Before the IV infusion, the powder is mixed with water and then diluted.
Once every four weeks or as the oncologist says.
The dose is based on the person's body surface area (BSA) and kidney function (Calvert formula).
Drink a lot of water before and after the infusion to keep your kidneys healthy.
Before the infusion, your doctor might give you drugs to help with nausea.
Missed dosage: It's not likely that you'll miss a dosage because it's delivered under medical supervision. If you skip an appointment, let your oncologist know
How it works:
Decarb 500mg Injection contains carboplatin, which is a type of platinum-based chemotherapy drug.
It operates by linking up with the DNA of cancer cells and making cross-links.
This stops DNA from copying and transcribing, which stops cancer cells from proliferating and kills them.
Carboplatin is less harmful to the kidneys than cisplatin and is better tolerated by many people.
So, Decarb 500mg Injection helps cancer cells grow and spread more slowly or not at all.
Faq for medicine:
Q1: What is the purpose of the Decarb 500mg Injection?
Decarb 500mg Injection is a way to treat several kinds of cancer, such as ovarian, lung, head and neck, bladder, and testicular tumors.
Q2. How do you deliver this shot?
A doctor or skilled nurse gives it to you through an IV in a hospital or chemotherapy center.
Q3. Is it safe to use Decarb when pregnant?
No, it is not safe to do while pregnant because it could hurt the baby.
Q4. Will it make my hair fall out?
Some people who have Decarb Injection may lose hair temporarily (alopecia).
Q5. Is it safe for the kidneys?
People who already have kidney problems may have trouble with carboplatin. Before and during therapy, your doctor will check how well your kidneys are working.
Q6. Is it safe for me to drive after chemotherapy?
Do not drive or use machines if you feel weary, weak, or dizzy following chemotherapy.
Q7: How long does it take to give a Decarb dose?
The infusion normally takes between 15 minutes and 1 hour, depending on how much and how much it is diluted.
Medicine interaction:
Big Drug Interactions:
If you are taking any of the following, tell your doctor:
Other chemotherapy medicines, like Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide, and Paclitaxel, may make the drug more harmful.
Aminoglycoside antibiotics (Gentamicin, Amikacin): May heighten the risk of renal or auditory impairment.
NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Diclofenac): May make kidney problems worse.
Diuretics (Furosemide): Higher chance of renal damage and hearing loss.
Anticonvulsants (Phenytoin): Carboplatin can make them less effective.
Live vaccines should not be given during or after chemotherapy since they lower the body's ability to fight off infections.
Lab Test Interference: Carboplatin can change the results of blood count and kidney function tests, therefore you need to keep an eye on them often.
