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About Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection
Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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.
Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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.
Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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 Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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 Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop the Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection if you have severe allergic reactions to Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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. Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection should not be employed in patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection should use birth control to avoid pregnancy.
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Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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.
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Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop the Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection if you have severe allergic reactions to Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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. Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection should not be employed in patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. Peripheral blood counts should be frequently monitored during Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection treatment and appropriate until recovery is achieved.
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Alcohol
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You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection. It could lead to avoiding unpleasant side effects.
Pregnancy
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Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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 Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection and at least six months afterwards. Please consult your doctor about any concerns regarding this.
Breast Feeding
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Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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.
Driving
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Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection may affect your reactions and your ability to drive. Possible side effects of chemotherapy with Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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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If you have had a history or evidence of any liver-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
Kidney
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If you have had a history or evidence of any kidney-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
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Efficacy and safety have not been established. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them.
Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection is used to treat ovarian cancer and small-cell lung cancer.
Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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, Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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.
Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection should be administered under the supervision of a qualified physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.
Before you receive treatment with Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. You should not receive Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection if you are allergic to carboplatin or any contents in Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection. It should not be employed in patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding.
If not given an inappropriate dose, Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection can cause toxic effects, although not everyone gets it. So, Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection is prescribed by a doctor experienced in the use of medications to treat cancer only.
Avoid taking Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection if you are pregnant because Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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 Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection.
Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection is administered to you through an intravenous (IV) infusion. A healthcare professional usually gives it in a medical facility.
Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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, Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection is FDA approved. It was approved on 3 March 1989.
Yes, Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection is a platinum-containing compound medication that works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells.
Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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 Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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.
Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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 Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml Injection to treat breast cancer based on your health situation. It is often given in combination with other chemotherapy drugs for optimal results.
Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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 Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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 Carbowemb 450 mg/45 ml 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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