Product Description

Carbotero 150 mg Injection contains Carboplatin 150 mg, a platinum based anticancer medicine used as part of chemotherapy for several types of cancer. It works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells and preventing them from growing and multiplying.

🔹 Key Uses

Treatment of ovarian cancer
Treatment of lung cancer
Treatment of head and neck cancers in selected treatment protocols
Used for certain other cancers as part of combination chemotherapy
Used according to the treatment plan prescribed by an oncology specialist

🔹 Composition
Active ingredient: Carboplatin 150 mg
Medicine class: Platinum based anticancer medicine
Dosage form: Intravenous injection or infusion

🔹 How It Works
Carboplatin forms chemical links with DNA inside cancer cells. These DNA changes interfere with DNA replication and cell division, which can lead to cancer cell death and help slow the growth of the tumor.

🔹Key Benefits

Helps destroy susceptible cancer cells
Helps slow cancer cell growth
Can be used as part of combination chemotherapy
Provides an established platinum based treatment option for several cancers

🔹 Dosage and Administration
The dose is determined by the oncologist based on the type of cancer, body surface area, kidney function, blood counts, previous chemotherapy, and treatment response.

Carbotero 150 mg should be administered only by a qualified healthcare professional.
It is generally given by intravenous infusion.
Blood counts and kidney function should be monitored before and during treatment.
The dose may be adjusted according to kidney function and blood cell counts.
Do not change or interrupt treatment without advice from the oncology team.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Some patients may experience:

Nausea and vomiting
Tiredness
Weakness
Loss of appetite
Low platelet count
Low white blood cell count
Anemia
Hair loss
Changes in taste
Injection or infusion related reactions

Serious side effects may include severe reduction in blood cell counts, serious infections, severe allergic reactions, kidney problems, hearing problems, and nerve related symptoms.

🔹 Precautions and Warnings

Use Carbotero only under specialist oncology supervision.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, hearing problems, bleeding disorders, or previous severe reactions to platinum medicines.
Regular blood tests are important during treatment.
Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, and previous cancer treatments.
Carboplatin can reduce blood cell counts and increase the risk of infection and bleeding.
Pregnancy should be avoided during treatment because Carboplatin may harm an unborn baby.
Seek urgent medical attention for fever, unusual bleeding, difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, or other serious symptoms.