Carboplatin

Description

This page contains brief details about the drug carboplatin, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.

Date of Approval

The U.S. FDA approved Carboplatin as an anticancer medication to treat certain types of lung and ovarian cancer on 07th April 2003.

Mechanism of Action of Carboplatin

Carboplatin is used alone or with other drugs to treat ovarian cancer. This medication helps in controlling the spread of cancer.

Uses of Carboplatin

Carboplatin acts as an alkylating agent. This medicine inhibits the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins which causes programmed cell death by interrupting DNA replication.

Carboplatin Dosage available

Carboplatin is an intravenous infusion drug that is injected through the veins. Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on your medical condition because it differs for each person.