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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:46 PM IST
Blastoplatin 150mg Injection is used to treat ovarian cancer and small-cell lung cancer. It contains Carboplatin which works by stopping the cancer cells from naturally dividing and functioning. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, and a low platelet count. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Chandra Bhagat Pharma Ltd

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About Blastoplatin 150mg Injection

Blastoplatin 150mg Injection belongs to a group of anti-cancer medicines used for the treatment of ovarian cancer and small-cell lung cancer. It may sometimes be used to treat other cancers. Cancer forms in tissues of the ovary (one of a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed). Small-cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung.

Blastoplatin 150mg Injection contains 'Carboplatin'. Carboplatin acts by penetrating the cell wall and binding to the cell's DNA, stopping the cell from naturally dividing and functioning, ultimately destroying the cell. These medicines target cancer cells because they often affect rapidly dividing cells.

Blastoplatin 150mg Injection is prescribed by a doctor experienced in the use of medications to treat cancer. It is administered by a healthcare professional as an injection. You may experience nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, thrombocytopenia (a low platelet count), peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction), nephrotoxicity at high doses and electrolyte disturbances. Most of these side effects of Blastoplatin 150mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Blastoplatin 150mg Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop the Blastoplatin 150mg Injection midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Blastoplatin 150mg Injection if you have severe allergic reactions to Blastoplatin 150mg Injection or other platinum-containing compounds or if you are suffering from peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction), hypotension, cardiac disorders, severe lung problems, pulmonary disorders, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, thrombocytopenia (a low platelet count), neutropenia (low white blood cell count), tumour lysis syndrome (metabolic abnormalities that can occur as a complication during the treatment of cancer), hepatic disorders. Blastoplatin 150mg Injection should not be employed in patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking Blastoplatin 150mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Blastoplatin 150mg Injection can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Blastoplatin 150mg Injection should use birth control to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Blastoplatin 150mg Injection

Treatment of Ovarian cancer and Small cell lung cancer

Medicinal Benefits

Blastoplatin 150mg Injection contains 'Carboplatin' which belongs to a group of anti-cancer medicines used to treat ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells, which stops their growth and multiplication. It can be used alone or with other chemotherapy drugs depending on your cancer type.

Directions for Use

Parenteral: Blastoplatin 150mg Injection will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Blastoplatin 150mg Injection

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Hair loss and numbness
  • Tingling
  • Burning
  • Pain in the hands or feet
  • Nephrotoxicity at high doses
  • Electrolyte disturbances
  • Thrombocytopenia (low blood platelet count)
  • Peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction)
  • Leukopenia (low white blood cell count)

Drug Warnings

Blastoplatin 150mg Injection should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Blastoplatin 150mg Injection. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Blastoplatin 150mg Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop the Blastoplatin 150mg Injection midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Blastoplatin 150mg Injection if you have severe allergic reactions to Blastoplatin 150mg Injection or other platinum-containing compounds or if you are suffering from peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction), hypotension, cardiac disorders, severe lung problems, pulmonary disorders, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, thrombocytopenia (a low platelet count), neutropenia (low white blood cell count), tumour lysis syndrome (metabolic abnormalities that can occur as a complication during the treatment of cancer), hepatic disorders. Blastoplatin 150mg Injection should not be employed in patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking Blastoplatin 150mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Blastoplatin 150mg Injection can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Blastoplatin 150mg Injection should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. Peripheral blood counts should be frequently monitored during Blastoplatin 150mg Injection treatment and appropriate until recovery is achieved.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Blastoplatin 150mg Injection interacts with medicines used in the treatment of chemotherapy (e.g. pemetrexed, gemcitabine, pegfilgrastim, paclitaxel, docetaxel), antacid medications (e.g. pantoprazole) and antibiotic medications (e.g. amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, streptomycin, tobramycin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No food interaction was found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before taking Blastoplatin 150mg Injection it requires close monitoring if you are suffering from Infection (bacterial/fungal/protozoal/viral), bleeding disorders, bone marrow depression/low blood counts, fever, renal dysfunction or disorders, peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PEMETREXED
  • GEMCITABINE
  • PEGFILGRASTIM
  • PACLITAXEL
  • PANTOPRAZOLE
  • AMIKACIN
  • GENTAMICIN
  • KANAMYCIN
  • STREPTOMYCIN
  • TOBRAMYCIN
  • DOCETAXEL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Include leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, and herbs in your diet.
  • Get optimal sleep; rest well.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving both physical and mental health.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid fast food, fried food, processed meats, refined carbs and added sugars.

Special Advise

  • Peripheral blood counts should be frequently monitored during carboplatin treatment and, when appropriate, until recovery is achieved.
  • Blastoplatin 150mg Injection should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Blastoplatin 150mg Injection.
  • Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to monitor your liver function, electrolyte levels, and blood cell count in your blood.
  • Avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and UV light (such as tanning booths) and wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Blastoplatin 150mg Injection may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Ovarian cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the ovary (one of a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed).

Small-cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung.

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Blastoplatin 150mg Injection. It could lead to avoiding unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Blastoplatin 150mg Injection should not be used during pregnancy because it causes harm to the fetus (newborn baby). Both women of childbearing potential and men must use an effective contraception method while taking Blastoplatin 150mg Injection and at least six months afterwards. Please consult your doctor about any concerns regarding this.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Blastoplatin 150mg Injection should not be taken during breastfeeding as it passes into the breastmilk and may harm the nursing baby. It is contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers. Please consult your doctor about any concerns regarding this.

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Driving

Caution

Blastoplatin 150mg Injection may affect your reactions and your ability to drive. Possible side effects of chemotherapy with Blastoplatin 150mg Injection may occur, such as nausea and vomiting. If you are affected by these side effects, you should not drive and/or operate machines that require you to be alert.

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Liver

Caution

If you have had a history or evidence of any liver-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking Blastoplatin 150mg Injection. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have had a history or evidence of any kidney-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking Blastoplatin 150mg Injection. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Children

Unsafe

Efficacy and safety have not been established. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Blastoplatin 150mg Injection is used to treat ovarian cancer and small-cell lung cancer.
Blastoplatin 150mg Injection contains 'Carboplatin'. Carboplatin works by breaching the cellular wall and binding to the cell’s DNA, preventing the cell from dividing and functioning normally, which eventually kills the cell.
Yes, Blastoplatin 150mg Injection can cause low neutrophils levels, a type of white blood cells that help fight infections. If your white blood cells become low, you can be at higher risk for infections. Tell your doctor if you develop a fever or believe you have an infection.
Blastoplatin 150mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a qualified physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Before you receive treatment with Blastoplatin 150mg Injection, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. You should not receive Blastoplatin 150mg Injection if you are allergic to carboplatin or any contents in Blastoplatin 150mg Injection. It should not be employed in patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding.
If not given an inappropriate dose, Blastoplatin 150mg Injection can cause toxic effects, although not everyone gets it. So, Blastoplatin 150mg Injection is prescribed by a doctor experienced in the use of medications to treat cancer only.
Avoid taking Blastoplatin 150mg Injection if you are pregnant because Blastoplatin 150mg Injection can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Females should follow effective birth control methods during treatment and at least six months after the final dose of Blastoplatin 150mg Injection.
Blastoplatin 150mg Injection is administered to you through an intravenous (IV) infusion. A healthcare professional usually gives it in a medical facility.
Blastoplatin 150mg Injection is not cell cycle specific. It works by forming DNA adducts, which leads to cell death. This mechanism of action is not specific to any particular phase of the cell cycle, meaning it can affect cells at various stages of their life cycle.
Yes, Blastoplatin 150mg Injection is FDA approved. It was approved on 3 March 1989.
Yes, Blastoplatin 150mg Injection is a platinum-containing compound medication that works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells.
Blastoplatin 150mg Injection may cause side effects, including neuropathy (tingling and numbness) in the hands and feet, hearing loss, temporary hair loss, and constipation. Weight gain is rare but possible. While leukemia is not typically associated with Blastoplatin 150mg Injection, the long-term use of any chemotherapy drug can increase the risk of secondary cancers. It's important to discuss any side effects with your doctor to manage them effectively.
Blastoplatin 150mg Injection is not a vesicant, and it does not cause blistering or tissue damage if it leaks out of the vein. It is also not cardio-toxic, so it does not specifically target the heart. Additionally, Carboplatin is not an anthracycline, as it does not belong to that class of platinum-containing compounds.
Yes, sometimes the doctor may suggest Blastoplatin 150mg Injection to treat breast cancer based on your health situation. It is often given in combination with other chemotherapy drugs for optimal results.
Blastoplatin 150mg Injection is not available in pill form; It is available in two primary dosage forms: injection and powder for injection.
The common side effects of the Blastoplatin 150mg Injection are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, sores in the mouth and throat, pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet, pain, itching, redness, swelling, blisters, or sores in the place where the medication was injected, hair loss, pain, weakness, loss in ability to taste food. However, these symptoms vanish as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms become worse, please consult a doctor for relief.
The efficacy and safety of Blastoplatin 150mg Injection have yet to be established for using children. Please consult your doctor. The doctor will help determine whether the potential benefits outweigh the possible risks and make the appropriate recommendation.

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