Kemocarb 450mg / 45 ml Injection

Kemocarb 450mg / 45 ml Injection is an injection made by Atco Laboratories Ltd that contains Carboplatin 450mg/45ml, a platinum chemotherapy medicine. It is used for ovarian, lung and other cancers. Pack size: 1 vialx45ml injection.

Uses of Kemocarb 450mg / 45 ml Injection

Kemocarb 450mg / 45 ml Injection is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat ovarian cancer and small cell and non-small cell lung cancer, and it is also part of treatment for some head and neck, bladder, testicular and other cancers. It may be given on its own or combined with other cancer medicines such as paclitaxel. The treatment plan is decided and supervised by an oncology team.

How Kemocarb 450mg / 45 ml Injection works

Carboplatin contains platinum, which binds to the DNA inside cancer cells and links its strands together. The damaged DNA cannot be copied, so the cells are unable to divide and eventually die. Fast-dividing healthy cells, such as those in the bone marrow, can also be affected.

Possible side effects

Side effects of Kemocarb 450mg / 45 ml Injection vary from person to person, and the cancer team will help manage them. Common ones include:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Tiredness
• Low blood counts with a higher risk of infection
• Bruising or bleeding more easily
• Hair thinning
• Tingling in the hands or feet

Contact your cancer team straight away if you have a temperature, shivering or feel suddenly unwell, unusual bleeding, or reduced urine. Get emergency help for a rash, swelling or breathing difficulty during or after the infusion.

Precautions and warnings

• It is given only under the supervision of a cancer specialist, with regular blood tests to check blood counts and kidney function.
• It can harm an unborn baby; reliable contraception is needed during treatment and for some months afterwards, and breastfeeding must be stopped.
• Report fever, sore throat or unusual bruising at once, as these can mean low blood counts.
• Tell the team about any hearing problems or kidney disease, and about other medicines, including certain antibiotics that can affect the kidneys or hearing.
• Avoid live vaccines during treatment unless your specialist advises otherwise.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Kemocarb 450mg / 45 ml Injection online in Pakistan

Order Kemocarb 450mg / 45 ml Injection from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. You can also compare other brands of Carboplatin by price and pack size. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.