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Paraplatin (Carboplatin)
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Paraplatin Manufacturer:
Bristol Myers SquibbParaplatin Information:
Paraplatin is used for the treatment of ovarian cancer. This medication works by preventing cancer cells from spreading in the body. The generic name of the drug is Carboplatin. Paraplatin is usually used in conjunction with other medicines for the treatment of ovarian cancer.
Description of Paraplatin:
The medication is administered intravenously through an IV over a span of at least 15 minutes. Carboplatin falls under the class of drugs known as chemotherapy drugs. As it is a prescription drug and may trigger certain unwanted side effects, you should not buy Paraplatin without consulting a doctor. You can buy Paraplatin in the following strengths: Paraplatin 10mg/mL, Paraplatin 50 mg, Paraplatin 150 mg, and Paraplatin 450 mg.
Advantages of Paraplatin:
This drug offers some relief from ovarian cancer. Your doctor may also prescribe Paraplatin for conditions other than ovarian cancer.
How Paraplatin Works:
Paraplatin works by stalling the growth of cancer cells in the body. It also prevents cancer cells from multiplying. In most cases, doctors prescribe this drug along with other cancer medicines to treat ovarian cancer.
Safety & Precautionary Information:
You should not buy Paraplatin if you are allergic to any of the active/inactive ingredients present in it. This medication is contraindicated for patients who have bone marrow suppression or severe bleeding.
To ensure that Paraplatin is safe for you and to avoid unnecessary drug interactions, it is imperative that you discuss your medical history and current medications with your doctor before starting treatment. If you have a weak immune system, liver disease, kidney disease, or have taken Carboplatin earlier, then your doctor may ask you to undergo special tests before commencing the treatment or adjust your dosage.
Pregnant women should not buy Paraplatin as the drug can harm an unborn child. The safety and effectiveness of this drug on breastfeeding women has not been established. If you are nursing, use Paraplatin only if directed to do so by your doctor.
This drug may lower your white blood cell count. Also, during Paraplatin treatment, you are more likely to bleed from an injury—even a minor one—or catch an infection. Your doctor may adjudge that you need to undergo blood checkups regularly. Ensure that you do not miss your appointments if this is the case.
Some patients who receive Paraplatin treatment may require blood transfusion. Before you start the therapy, discuss the drug’s potential risks with your doctor.
Like other chemotherapy medications, Carboplatin is also known to cause various side effects. Seek medical help if you notice any of the following serious side effects after taking this medication – vision or hearing problems, trouble concentrating, rapid heart rate, chills, fever, severe or persistent vomitting, tingling sensation in your feet or hands, stomach ache, easy bruising or bleeding, or jaundice-like symptoms (yellowing of your eyes or skin, loss of appetite, dark-colored urine, or tarry/black stools).
Some patients may develop a serious allergic reaction within minutes after they take their first dose of Paraplatin. You must seek emergency medical help if you notice shortness of breath, wheezing, trouble breathing, hives, itching, and swelling of the face and tongue or other body parts.
Composition
Paraplatin contains the following ingredients:
- Active ingredient – Carboplatin
- Inactive ingredient – Mannitol