Alcarb 450 Injection

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Composition FOR Alcarb 450mg Injection

Carboplatin(450mg)

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Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Alcarb 450 Injection may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
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Alcarb 450 Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
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Alcarb 450 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Alcarb 450mg Injection

Carboplatin(450mg)

Alcarb injection uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer.

How alcarb injection works

Alcarb 450 Injection 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.

Common side effects of alcarb injection

Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Nausea, Vomiting, Low blood platelets, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Bleeding, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Elevated serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, Elevated serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, Decreased creatinine clearance, Increased uric acid level in blood, Increased blood urea nitrogen, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Decreased potassium level in blood

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Expert advice FOR Alcarb Injection

  • It is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of a doctor.
  • Your doctor will regularly check your blood cell counts, as Carboplatin can lower white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. This can increase the risk of infection, tiredness, bruising, or bleeding.
  • Contact your doctor if you develop fever, chills, unusual bleeding or bruising, or signs of infection, particularly when your blood counts are low.
  • Kidney function is important when deciding the Carboplatin dose, because the medicine is mainly cleared through the kidneys. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, and keep all scheduled blood and kidney-function tests.
  • Nausea and vomiting may occur during treatment. Your doctor may give you medicines to help prevent or control these symptoms.

Frequently asked questions FOR Alcarb 450mg Injection

Carboplatin

Q. Is Alcarb 450 Injection cell cycle specific?
No, Alcarb 450 Injection is not a cell cycle specific anticancer medication
Q. Is Alcarb 450 Injection FDA approved?
Yes Alcarb 450 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
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Q. Does Alcarb 450 Injection cause neuropathy/ hearing loss/ hair loss/ weight gain/ constipation/ leukemia?
Yes Alcarb 450 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 450 Injection may cause leukemia if it is used for a long duration.
Q. Does Alcarb 450 Injection increase the risk of infections?
Yes. Alcarb 450 Injection can lower your white blood cell count, which may reduce your body's ability to fight infections. Contact your doctor promptly if you develop fever, chills, persistent sore throat, or other signs of infection.
Q. Can Alcarb 450 Injection affect hearing or nerves?
Alcarb 450 Injection may cause hearing changes or nerve-related symptoms, such as numbness or tingling in the hands or feet. Inform your doctor if you notice any new or worsening symptoms.
Q. Are there any foods I should avoid while receiving Alcarb 450 Injection?
There are no specific foods that everyone receiving Alcarb 450 Injection must avoid. However, chemotherapy can lower your immunity, so follow good food hygiene and avoid foods that may increase your risk of infection, particularly if your doctor tells you that your white blood cell count is low.

Content on this page was last updated on 26 September, 2026, by Dr. Sachin Gupta (MD Pharmacology, MBBS)