Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Carboplatin
Chemical Class
Cyclobutane Platinum
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
L01XA02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Carbosol?
Uses
Carboplatin belongs to a class of medications known as platinum-containing compounds. It works by stopping or slowing the growth of cance...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Cyclobutane Platinum
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antineoplastic Agent, Alkylating Agent pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Cyclobutane Platinum. It belongs to Cross Linkage (DNA acting) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antineoplastic Agent, Alkylating Agent pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Carboplatin is 371.30.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV Inf
400 mg/sq.meter — As recommended.
Once over 15-60 Minutes
Safety Alerts
You should not be treated with carboplatin if you are allergic to it, or if you have: severe bleeding
severe bone marrow suppression
or if you have had a severe allergic reaction to similar cancer drugs such as oxaliplatin or cisplatin
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: if you have recently been exposed to varicella (chickenpox), or have varicella (chickenpox)
shingles ( herpes zoster )
Important Warnings
You may have a severe allergic reaction shortly after receiving a carboplatin injection
Your medical caregivers will quickly treat you if this occurs
You may be given medicine prior to the injection to help prevent an allergic reaction
You may get infections or bleed more easily
Call your doctor if you have unusual bleeding or signs of infection ( fever , cough , skin sores, painful urination)
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to carboplatin: hivesdifficulty breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Some side effects may occur during the injection. Tell your medical caregivers if you feel dizzynauseatedlight-headeditchysweatyor have a headachechest tightnessback paintrouble breathingor swelling in your face. Carboplatin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe or ongoing nausea and vomiting
Drug Interactions
Carboplatin can harm your kidneys
especially if you also use certain medicines for infections
cancer
osteoporosis
organ transplant rejection
high blood pressure
or pain or arthritis (including Advil
Motrin
Storage
Inj (reconstituted soln) Store at room temperature. Use within 8 hrs if kept at room temperature. IV inf Store at room temperature.
Price Intelligence
Rs 8,640.46
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 24 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 8,640.46
Should you consider an alternative?
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