Paraplatin (Carboplatin) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Paraplatin Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using carboplatin (Paraplatin)?

Do not use carboplatin without first talking to your doctor if you have

kidney disease;
a bleeding problem;
poor bone marrow function;
hearing impairment; or
an allergy to platinum, platinum-containing products, or mannitol.

The use of carboplatin may be dangerous if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Carboplatin is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that carboplatin is known to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use carboplatin without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Discuss with your doctor the appropriate use of birth control during treatment with carboplatin if necessary.

It is not known whether carboplatin passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding should be avoided during treatment with carboplatin.

How should I use carboplatin (Paraplatin)?

Carboplatin should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

Your doctor will determine the correct amount and frequency of treatment with carboplatin depending upon the type of cancer being treated and other factors. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding the treatment schedule.

Adequate hydration is important during treatment with carboplatin. Your doctor may prescribe the administration of intravenous fluids and/or recommend additional fluid intake by mouth during treatment.

Your doctor will probably want you to have regularly scheduled blood tests and other medical evaluations during treatment with carboplatin to monitor progress and side effects.

Your healthcare provider will store carboplatin as directed by the manufacturer. If you are storing carboplatin at home, follow the directions provided by your healthcare provider.

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