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Carbokem Nova 150mg Vial Of 15ml Injection

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Medical Description

Carbokem Nova injection is a cancer medication containing carboplatin used to treat certain types of lung and ovarian cancer. A healthcare professional administers it and it should never be self-injected. Before starting treatment, inform your doctor about any pregnancies, breastfeeding, and your complete medical history.

Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and elevated liver enzymes. This medication can decrease blood cell counts, increasing the risk of infection and bleeding. Report any fever, sore throat, chills, unusual bleeding, bruising, or dark urine to your doctor immediately.

Regular blood tests are necessary to monitor blood cell counts, heart function, liver health, and uric acid levels.

Product Summary

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Contains	Carboplatin(10.0 Mg/Ml) + Mannitol(100.0 Mg/Ml)
Uses	Lung and ovarian cancer
Side effects	Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain Diarrhoea Visual disturbance
Therapy	ANTI-NEOPLASTIC

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of CARBOKEM NOVA 150MG VIAL OF 15ML INJECTION

Carbokem Nova injection is used in the treatment of certain types of lung cancer and ovarian cancer.

Contraindications of CARBOKEM NOVA 150MG VIAL OF 15ML INJECTION

If you are allergic to carboplatin or any of the ingredients of Carbokem Nova injection.
If you have had allergic reactions to similar platinum-containing medicines in the past.
If you have kidney disease.
If you have fewer blood cells than normal.
If you have a tumour that bleeds.
If you plan to receive a yellow fever vaccination or have just received one.

Side effects of CARBOKEM NOVA 150MG VIAL OF 15ML INJECTION

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhoea
Visual disturbance

Precautions and Warnings of CARBOKEM NOVA 150MG VIAL OF 15ML INJECTION

Pregnancy

Can I take Carbokem Nova injection during pregnancy?

There is limited information on the effect of Carbokem Nova injection during pregnancy and hence should not be used in pregnant women. This medicine should only be used in pregnant women if recommended by the doctor after assessing the need and the risk.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Carbokem Nova injection while breastfeeding?

No information is available if Carbokem Nova injection passes into human breast milk. Thus, this medicine should not be used in breastfeeding women.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Carbokem Nova injection?

There is limited information on the effect of Carbokem Nova injection on driving ability. However, if you experience any effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely...
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Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Carbokem Nova injection?

There is limited information available on the interaction of alcohol with Carbokem Nova injection. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are pregnant or there is a chance you may be pregnant.
You are breastfeeding.
You have kidney disease.
You are elderly (over 65 years old).
You have been treated with cisplatin or similar anti-cancer medicines in the past. If so, Carbokem Nova injection may cause abnormalities in your nervous system, such as pins and needles or hearing an...
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You have headaches, altered mental functioning, seizures and abnormal vision (from blurriness to vision loss).
You develop extreme tiredness and shortness of breath with a decreased number of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia), alone or combined with low platelet count, abnormal bruising (thrombocytopenia) a...
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You have a fever or chills, which could be signs of infection.

Directions for Use of CARBOKEM NOVA 150MG VIAL OF 15ML INJECTION

Carbokem Nova injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse.
Do not self-inject this medicine. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor or nurse.

Storage and disposal of CARBOKEM NOVA 150MG VIAL OF 15ML INJECTION

Store Carbokem Nova injection in a cool and dry place. Protect from light. Do not freeze.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Dosage of CARBOKEM NOVA 150MG VIAL OF 15ML INJECTION

Overdose

Carbokem Nova injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse and hence, the chances of an overdose are unlikely.

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that a dose of Carbokem Nova injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare setup. However, if you have missed taking a dose of the injection, inform the doctor or nurse ...

Mode of Action of CARBOKEM NOVA 150MG VIAL OF 15ML INJECTION

How Does It Work?

Carbokem Nova injection works by interfering with the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of cancer cells. By damaging this crucial genetic material, it prevents the cancer cells from growing, dividing, an...

Interactions of CARBOKEM NOVA 150MG VIAL OF 15ML INJECTION

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines that can reduce the number of cells in your blood at the same time as Carbokem Nova injection.
Some antibiotics called aminoglycosides, vancomycin, capreomycin and water tablets (diuretics), if taken at the same time as this medicine, may increase the risk of kidney or hearing problems.
Live or live-attenuated vaccines (for yellow fever vaccine) should not be taken at the same time as Carbokem Nova injection.
Caution should be exercised when taking blood-thinning medicines like warfarin and other medicines which decrease the activity of the immune system (ciclosporin, tacrolimus and sirolimus).
Phenytoin and fosphenytoin (used to treat various types of convulsions and seizures) taken at the same time as this medicine may increase the risk of a seizure.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Ravindra Ghongade

B. Pharm

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Nikita Toshi

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member

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Product Details

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Country of Origin

India

Expires on or After

12/06/2025

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