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May 27, 2012

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Paraplatin Patient Information Including Side Effects

Brand Names: Paraplatin

Generic Name: carboplatin (Pronunciation: car bo PLAH tin)

What is carboplatin (Paraplatin)?

Carboplatin is an antineoplastic medication. Carboplatin interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.

Carboplatin is used to treat ovarian cancer and many other types of cancer.

Carboplatin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of carboplatin (Paraplatin)?

If you experience any of the following serious side effects from carboplatin, contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention:

an allergic reaction (including difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
kidney damage (little or no urine production, blood in the urine);
decreased bone marrow function and blood problems (extreme fatigue; easy bruising or bleeding; black, bloody or tarry stools; or fever, chills, or signs of infection);
severe nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite; or
blurred vision, altered color perception, temporary blindness, and other visual problems.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue taking carboplatin and talk to your doctor if you experience:

hearing loss or ringing in the ears;
numbness or tingling;
weakness;
mild to moderate nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite; or
hair loss.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about carboplatin (Paraplatin)?

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

Serious side effects have been reported with the use of carboplatin including: allergic reactions (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); kidney damage (little or no urine production, blood in the urine); hearing loss or ringing in the ears; decreased bone marrow function and blood problems (extreme fatigue; easy bruising or bleeding; black, bloody or tarry stools; or fever, chills, or signs of infection); severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite; and others. Talk to your doctor about the possible side effects from treatment with carboplatin.

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