Carboplatin for Injection 150mg / 15 mL Multiple Dose Vial 15 mL (RX)

Carboplatin for Injection 150mg / 15 mL Multiple Dose Vial 15 mL is a form of chemotherapy medication used to treat various types of cancer, including ovarian, lung, and prostate cancer. It belongs to a class of drugs known as platinum-based compounds. Carboplatin helps to stop the growth and spread of cancer cells by interfering with their DNA replication process. It is administered by injection into a vein and is usually given in multiple doses over a period of weeks or months. The 150mg strength, along with the 15 mL vial, refers to the amount of drug contained in each vial and the volume of liquid it is mixed with for administration.

Carboplatin for Injection 150mg/15mL is a chemotherapeutic medication used in the treatment of various types of cancer, including ovarian, lung, and breast cancers. It is also known by its brand name, Paraplatin.

Carboplatin works by interfering with the growth and reproduction of cancer cells. It is in the class of medications known as platinum-based antineoplastic agents, which work by binding to and damaging DNA within the cancer cells, eventually leading to their death.

Specifically, carboplatin works by attaching to guanine, a building block of DNA, which disrupts the formation of new DNA strands and eventually prevents the cancer cells from reproducing.

Carboplatin is administered intravenously, meaning it is given directly into a vein, and is typically used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs. It is often given in cycles, with short periods of treatment followed by periods of rest to allow the body to recover.

Overall, Carboplatin for Injection 150mg/15mL works to slow or stop the growth and spread of cancer cells, helping to reduce the size of tumors and ultimately treat the cancer.

Carboplatin for Injection 150mg / 15 mL must be given in a hospital or medical facility under the supervision of a doctor who is experienced in giving chemotherapy medications for cancer treatment. Carboplatin can cause a severe decrease in the number of blood cells in your bone marrow. Carboplatin is used to treat ovarian cancer. Carboplatin is also used for other types of cancer, including lung, head and neck, endometrial, esophageal, bladder, breast, and cervical; central nervous system or germ cell tumors; osteogenic sarcoma; and as preparation for a stem cell or bone marrow transplant.

Carboplatin is in a class of drugs known as platinum-containing compounds (metal salt). It is an alkylating agent. It works against cancer cells in the “resting phase” and slows or stops the cells growth. Many chemo medications identify and attack cancer cells because they reproduce quickly.

Brand: Pfizer Hospira
Size: 150mg / 15 mL
NDC: 61703-0339-22
UPC: 617030339224

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