Alcarb
Alcarb Products are primarily used for
About Alcarb Products
Uses of Alcarb Products
Carboplatin is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer.
Alcarb Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Alcarb are Nausea1a, 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.
How Alcarb Products work
Carboplatin 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.
Patient Concerns about Alcarb Products
Frequently asked questions about Alcarb Products
Frequently asked questions about Carboplatin
Q. Is Alcarb 150mg Injection cell cycle specific?
No, Alcarb 150mg Injection is not a cell cycle specific anticancer medication
Q. Is Alcarb 150mg Injection FDA approved?
Yes Alcarb 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 Alcarb 150mg Injection cause neuropathy/ hearing loss/ hair loss/ weight gain/ constipation/ leukemia?
Yes Alcarb 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 Alcarb 150mg Injection may cause leukemia if it is used for a long duration.
Q. Is Alcarb 150mg Injection a generic?
Yes, Alcarb 150mg Injection is a generic platinum-based compound
Q. Is Alcarb 150mg Injection vesicant/cardio-toxic/ anthracycline?
No Alcarb 150mg Injection is not cardio-toxic/ anthracycline/vesicant
Q. Is Alcarb 150mg Injection used for breast cancer?
It is used to treat advanced stage breast cancer
Q. Is Alcarb 150mg Injection available in pill form?
No Alcarb 150mg Injection is not available in pill form
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