Paraplatin (Carboplatin) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Paraplatin Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Paraplatin)?

Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of carboplatin.

What happens if I overdose (Paraplatin)?

If for any reason an overdose of carboplatin is suspected, seek emergency medical attention or contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Symptoms of a carboplatin overdose tend to be similar to side effects caused by the medication, although often more severe.

What should I avoid while using carboplatin (Paraplatin)?

Carboplatin can lower the activity of your immune system making you susceptible to infections. Avoid contact with people who have colds, the flu, or other contagious illnesses and do not receive vaccines that contain live strains of a virus (e.g., live oral polio vaccine) during treatment with carboplatin. In addition, avoid contact with individuals who have recently been vaccinated with a live vaccine. There is a chance that the virus can be passed on to you.

What other drugs will affect carboplatin (Paraplatin)?

Do not receive "live" vaccines during treatment with carboplatin. Administration of a live vaccine may be dangerous during treatment with carboplatin.

Other medications may interact with carboplatin. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products, during treatment with carboplatin.

Where can I get more information?

Your healthcare provider may have additional information about carboplatin that you may read.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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