Carbopa 150mg (Injection)

Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition : Carboplatin(150mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Carbopa 150mg Injection is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

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

Pharmacokinets

Carboplatin did not bind to plasma protein in vitro but did degrade (t1/2-26 hours) to yield a reactive intermediate that bound rapidly and irreversibly to protein. The long terminal elimination half-life of plasma platinum was associated with irreversible binding of a platinum metabonate to plasma protein.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Carbopa

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 neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)

Diarrhea

Contra Indications

a bad infection.

decreased function of bone marrow.

anemia.

an increased risk of bleeding.

decreased blood platelets.

low levels of white blood cells.

low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils.

Pregnancy Related Information

Carbopa 150mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carbopa 150mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Carbopa 150mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.


Children Related Information

Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated

Indications

Carbopa 150mg Injection is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer. It shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

Interactions

adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral.

amphotericin B deoxycholate.

bacitracin.

cidofovir.

influenza virus vaccine trivalent, adjuvanted.

palifermin.

tofacitinib.

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Carbopa 150mg Injection, please consult your doctor.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

It is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of a doctor.


How To Use

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


FAQs

Q. Is Carbopa 150mg Injection cell cycle specific?

No, Carbopa 150mg Injection is not a cell cycle specific anticancer medication

Q. Is Carbopa 150mg Injection FDA approved?

Yes Carbopa 150mg Injection is an FDA approved drug

Q. Is it a platinum based drug?

Yes carboplatin is a platinum based drug and is effectively used in combination with other drug

Q. Does Carbopa 150mg Injection cause neuropathy/ hearing loss/ hair loss/ weight gain/ constipation/ leukemia?

Yes Carbopa 150mg Injection 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 Carbopa 150mg Injection may cause leukemia if it is used for a long duration.

Q. Is Carbopa 150mg Injection a generic?

Yes, Carbopa 150mg Injection is a generic platinum-based compound

Q. Is Carbopa 150mg Injection vesicant/cardio-toxic/ anthracycline?

No Carbopa 150mg Injection is not cardio-toxic/ anthracycline/vesicant

Q. Is Carbopa 150mg Injection used for breast cancer?

It is used to treat advanced stage breast cancer

Q. Is Carbopa 150mg Injection available in pill form?

No Carbopa 150mg Injection is not available in pill form