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Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml

Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml

About Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml

Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml belongs to a group of anti-cancer medicines used for the treatment of ovarian cancer and small-cell lung cancer. It may sometimes be used to treat other cancers. Cancer forms in tissues of the ovary (one of a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed). Small-cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung.

Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml contains 'Carboplatin'. Carboplatin acts by penetrating the cell wall and binding to the cell's DNA, stopping the cell from naturally dividing and functioning, ultimately destroying the cell. These medicines target cancer cells because they often affect rapidly dividing cells.

Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml is prescribed by a doctor experienced in the use of medications to treat cancer. It is administered by a healthcare professional as an injection. You may experience nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, thrombocytopenia (a low platelet count), peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction), nephrotoxicity at high doses and electrolyte disturbances. Most of these side effects of Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop the Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml if you have severe allergic reactions to Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml or other platinum-containing compounds or if you are suffering from peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction), hypotension, cardiac disorders, severe lung problems, pulmonary disorders, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, thrombocytopenia (a low platelet count), neutropenia (low white blood cell count), tumour lysis syndrome (metabolic abnormalities that can occur as a complication during the treatment of cancer), hepatic disorders. Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml should not be employed in patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml should use birth control to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml

Ovarian cancer and Small cell lung cancer

Medicinal Benefits

Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml contains 'Carboplatin' which belongs to a group of anti-cancer medicines used to treat ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells, which stops their growth and multiplication. It can be used alone or with other chemotherapy drugs depending on your cancer type.

Directions for Use

Parenteral: Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml will be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Hair loss and numbness
  • Tingling
  • Burning
  • Pain in the hands or feet
  • Nephrotoxicity at high doses
  • Electrolyte disturbances
  • Thrombocytopenia (low blood platelet count)
  • Peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction)
  • Leukopenia (low white blood cell count)

Drug Warnings

Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop the Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml if you have severe allergic reactions to Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml or other platinum-containing compounds or if you are suffering from peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction), hypotension, cardiac disorders, severe lung problems, pulmonary disorders, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, thrombocytopenia (a low platelet count), neutropenia (low white blood cell count), tumour lysis syndrome (metabolic abnormalities that can occur as a complication during the treatment of cancer), hepatic disorders. Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml should not be employed in patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding. Avoid taking Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. Peripheral blood counts should be frequently monitored during Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml treatment and appropriate until recovery is achieved.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml interacts with medicines used in the treatment of chemotherapy (e.g. pemetrexed, gemcitabine, pegfilgrastim, paclitaxel, docetaxel), antacid medications (e.g. pantoprazole) and antibiotic medications (e.g. amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, streptomycin, tobramycin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No food interaction was found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before taking Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml it requires close monitoring if you are suffering from Infection (bacterial/fungal/protozoal/viral), bleeding disorders, bone marrow depression/low blood counts, fever, renal dysfunction or disorders, peripheral neuropathy (nerves malfunction).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PEMETREXED
  • GEMCITABINE
  • PEGFILGRASTIM
  • PACLITAXEL
  • PANTOPRAZOLE
  • AMIKACIN
  • GENTAMICIN
  • KANAMYCIN
  • STREPTOMYCIN
  • TOBRAMYCIN
  • DOCETAXEL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Include leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, and herbs in your diet.
  • Get optimal sleep; rest well.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving both physical and mental health.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid fast food, fried food, processed meats, refined carbs and added sugars.

Special Advise

  • Peripheral blood counts should be frequently monitored during carboplatin treatment and, when appropriate, until recovery is achieved.
  • Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml.
  • Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to monitor your liver function, electrolyte levels, and blood cell count in your blood.
  • Avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and UV light (such as tanning booths) and wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Adcarb Inj - 150Mg/15Ml may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Ovarian cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the ovary (one of a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed).

Small-cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung.

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