Biocarb 450mg Injection
Brand Name | Biocarb 450mg Injection |
Salt Composition |
Carboplatin (450mg) |
Strength | 450mg |
Product Form | Injection |
Pack | 1 Injection in 1 Vial |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Anti-Cancer |
SubCategory |
Ovarian Cancer |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries. , LG 113 / A, Xth Central Mall, Mahavir Nagar, 90ft Road, Next to D Mart, Kandivali - West, Mumbai - 400067 |
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- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Carboplatin
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients with severe myelosuppression, bleeding, renal dysfunction, pregnancy, and lactation
- Leukopenia
- Neutropenia
- Nausea, vomiting
- Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Hair loss
- Increased liver enzymes
- Dehydration
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Is Biocarb 450mg Injection safe?
- Can I stop using the Biocarb 450mg Injection immediately or do I have to slowly wean off the use?
- Does Biocarb 450mg Injection cause hair loss?
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with renal impairment, hearing impairment, neuropathy, neuromuscular diseases
- It is less nephrotoxic than cisplatin
- The use of this medicine may cause ototoxicity
- The use of this medicine are at increased risk for developing bone marrow suppression
- Vomiting is a frequent adverse effect and is dose-related
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
- You have a receiving any concomitant medication and disease
- You develop shortness of breath
- Stored at 30°C at room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
- Carboplatin 450mg is an anti-cancer medication, an alkylating agent
- It is used to treat ovarian cancer, small cell lung cancer, and brain tumor.
- Do not withdraw the medicine without consulting with a doctor
- Kindly avoid pregnancy while you are receiving this medicine
- Kindly consult with your doctor if you have experienced shortness of breath, chest pain, loss of appetite, and dark urine while you are receiving this medicine
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Medical Description of Biocarb 450mg Injection
Biocarb 450mg Injection contains Carboplatin 450mg used to treat ovarian and small cell lung cancer in adults and it is also used to treat brain tumors in children. It works by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.
It is used alone or with other combinations as chemotherapy.
Biocarb 450mg Injection Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions ovarian cancer, small cell lung cancer, and brain tumor.
Biocarb 450mg Injection Benefits
Ovarian cancer
It is a type of cancer that occurs in an ovary a female reproductive system that produces women’s eggs and female hormones. The exact is not clear but if you have a history of ovarian cancer in your family. Symptoms include abdominal bloating, weight loss, discomfort in the pelvic area, fatigue, back pain, constipation, and frequent urination. This medicine helps to inhibit the multiplication of cancer cells.
Small cell lung cancer
It is fast-growing cancer that occurs in the tissue of the lung and spreads to other parts of the body. The cause for this cancer is tobacco smoking. Symptoms include bloody mucus, shortness of breath, chest pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, weight loss, and facial swelling.
Brain tumors
It is the growth of abnormal cells in your brain. It is caused by genetics, immune system abnormalities, and exposure to UV rays. Symptoms include headache, nausea, vomiting, loss of sensation, speech difficulties, fatigue, confusion, seizures, and hearing problems.
Biocarb 450mg Injection Indication
The Biocarb 450mg Injection is prescribed in the following indications as ovarian cancer, small cell lung cancer, and brain tumor.
Mechanism of action of Biocarb 450mg Injection
MECHANISM OF ACTION OF BIOCARB 450MG INJECTION
Biocarb 450mg Injection contains Carboplatin 450mg is an anti-cancer medication, platinum coordination compound. It produces its action by covalently binding to the DNA cross-linking and interference with the function of DNA and causing apoptosis
How Biocarb 450mg Injection works
Biocarb 450mg Injection contains Carboplatin 450mg is an anti-cancer medication, platinum coordination compound. It produces its action by damaging the DNA of the abnormal cells which inhibit the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.
Biocarb 450mg Injection Contraindication
Biocarb 450mg Injection Side Effects
FAQs for Biocarb 450mg Injection
Yes, the use of this medicine is considered safe if you have taken the medicine as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor.
You should not withdraw the medicine immediately, you should taper the dose to avoid rebound effects.
Yes, one of the common side effects of this medicine is hair loss. This will get treated once you stop the treatment.
Precautions and general warning of Biocarb 450mg Injection
Alcohol
It is not clear that consuming alcohol is safe while you are receiving this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor
Breast Feeding
The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during breastfeeding because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having a renal impairment. Adjust the dose as per the requirement. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
It is considered safe to use this medicine in patients who are with hepatic impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Biocarb 450mg Injection
Biocarb 450mg Injection comes in a liquid solution as an intravenous. It is injected by a health care professional in doctor clinics, hospitals. Use the injection as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine when you feel better kindly consult together with your doctor.
Use of Biocarb 450mg Injection in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Biocarb 450mg Injection in children
It is considered safe to use this medicine in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Biocarb 450mg Injection in Elderly Patients
Biocarb 450mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
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General instructions
Carboplatin 450mg is used to treat ovarian cancer, small cell lung cancer, and brain tumor. It produces its action by damaging the DNA of the abnormal cells which inhibit the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.
Drug Interaction of Biocarb 450mg Injection
Drug-Drug Interaction
Tofacitinib
Use alternative drug because the combination of this medicine either increase the toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effect and it also increases the risk for developing an infection.
Palifermin
Use alternative drugs because the use of palifermin increases the toxicity of the carboplatin by increasing the severity and duration of oral mucositis
Amikacin
Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine increases the nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity
Dichlorphenamide
Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine decreases the serum potassium
Peramivir
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of carboplatin increases the effect of peramivir by decreasing its renal clearance.
Drug-Food Interaction
No data available kindly consult with your doctor
Drug-Disease Interaction
Infections
The use of this medicine is contraindicated in patients who are having infectious diseases because of their cytotoxic effect their induce myelosuppression.
Myelosuppression
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with bone marrow suppression because the use of this medicine induces dose-related myelosuppression, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia
Bleeding disorders
It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients with bleeding because it may cause severe myelosuppression and dose-dependent thrombocytopenia
Renal dysfunction
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with renal function because the use of this medicine decreases the creatinine clearance to less than 60ml/min.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
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