In the treatment of lung and ovarian cancer, Kemocarb 450mg Injection Price is used and its generic name is carboplatin. The function of this medicine is to stop or slow down the growth of cancer cells in the patient's body. This injection comes in liquid form and is injected in the vein for at least 15 minutes by an experienced doctor or healthcare expert. Sometimes kemocarb injection is used in the treatment of lung, bladder, breast, head, and neck cancer.

Precautions

  • Before receiving the kemocarb injection, inform your doctor that you are allergic to carboplatin, cisplatin, or any other medications.
  • Tell your doctor if you are consuming any prescribed, or non-prescribed, health supplements, o herbal products at the beginning of the product. This medicine may interact with anti-cancer medicine and delay the treatment.
  • Inform the doctor if you have or ever had problems in the kidney, lungs, or liver because this medicine may create problems in these body organs.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding because this medicine may harm your baby's health.

Side effects of kemocarb injection

kemocarb injection has several side effects but effects are not seen in all patients. Before starting the treatment discuss all the side effects of this medicine. Below are some side effects are mentioned that may not be serious.

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Hair loss
  • Weakness
  • Not able to taste food
  • Redness, itching, pain, blisters, or sores in the injected area
  • Burning, tingling, or pains in feet and hand

These are not serious side effects, your doctor may give medicine to tackle these effects. Apart from above mentioned there are some serious side effects have given you which include:

  • Unusual weakness and tiredness
  • Dizziness
  • Fainting
  • Pale skin
  • Vision problem
  • Reduce urination
  • Ringing in ear
  • Difficulty in hearing
  • Short breath
  • Swelling face, arm, hand, ankles, lower legs, or feet

Warning

  • Kemocarb injection may cause severe blood disorders for example anemia, and bone marrow suppression which can cause infection and bleeding.
  • In case of missed dose, consume as soon as you remember but the next dose time should not be more than six hours.
  • In case of overdose, consult your doctor immediately for further medical attention. There are some symptoms seen in case of overdose which include decreased urination, unusual bleeding, bloody vomiting, or bloody stools.
  • After taking this injection do not drive or operate heavy machinery because you may feel dizziness.