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Karplat 150mg Injection

Manufactured By Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition Carboplatin (150mg)

Rs 642.85

MRP Rs 714.28

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( 20 ml in 1 vial )

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Information about Karplat 150mg Injection

Uses / Indications:

Karplat 150mg Injection is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer.

Pregnancy interaction:

Karplat 150mg 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.

Expert advice:

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.

Side Effects:

Nausea, 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 use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it works:

Karplat 150mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.

Faq for medicine:

Is Karplat cell cycle specific? : No, Karplat is not a cell cycle specific anticancer medication|Is Karplat FDA approved? : Yes Karplat is an FDA approved drug|Is it a platinum based drug? : Yes carboplatin is a platinum based drug and is effectively used in combination with other drug|Does Karplat cause neuropathy/ hearing loss/ hair loss/ weight gain/ constipation/ leukemia? : Yes Karplat is known to cause side effects like neuropathy, hearing loss, hair loss, weight gain, and constipation. Please inform your doctor about any side-effect that you may observe on taking this drug. Infertility while on therapy may be caused as a side effect of this drug but it may be reverse after stopping the therapy. Yes Karplat may cause leukemia if it is used for a long duration.|Is Karplat a generic? : Yes, Karplat is a generic platinum-based compound|Is Karplat vesicant/cardio-toxic/ anthracycline? : No Karplat is not cardio-toxic/ anthracycline/vesicant|Is Karplat used for breast cancer? : It is used to treat advanced stage breast cancer|Is Karplat available in pill form? : No Karplat is not available in pill form