Product Description

Carbotero 450 mg Injection contains Carboplatin 450 mg, a platinum-based anticancer medicine used as part of chemotherapy for various cancers. It is administered intravenously under the supervision of an oncologist.

🔹 Key Uses

Ovarian cancer
Lung cancer
Head and neck cancers in selected treatment protocols
Other cancers where Carboplatin is included in the prescribed chemotherapy regimen
Often used in combination with other anticancer medicines

🔹 Composition
Active ingredient: Carboplatin 450 mg
Medicine class: Platinum-based anticancer medicine
Dosage form: Intravenous injection or infusion

🔹 How It Works
Carboplatin damages the DNA of cancer cells by forming cross-links within DNA. This interferes with DNA replication and cell division, which can lead to cancer cell death.

🔹 Key Benefits

Helps destroy susceptible cancer cells
Helps slow cancer growth
Can be combined with other chemotherapy medicines
Used as an established treatment option for several cancers

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

Given by intravenous infusion by trained healthcare professionals.
Blood counts and kidney function are monitored during treatment.
The dose may be adjusted according to kidney function and blood cell counts.
Do not self-administer or alter the prescribed treatment schedule.

🔹 Possible Side Effects

Nausea and vomiting
Tiredness and weakness
Loss of appetite
Low white blood cell count
Low platelet count
Anemia
Hair loss
Changes in taste
Infusion-related reactions

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

🔹 Precautions and Warnings

Use only under specialist oncology supervision.
Inform your doctor about kidney disease, hearing problems, bleeding disorders, or previous reactions to platinum medicines.
Regular blood tests are important during treatment.
Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, and previous cancer treatments.
Seek urgent medical attention for fever, unusual bleeding, difficulty breathing, or severe allergic reactions.