Lyocarb 150mg Injection
By UNITED BIOTECH (P) LTD
15ml Solution For Injection in Injection
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Description
Lyocarb Solution For Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It contains carboplatin as the active substance. Lyocarb Solution For Injection is used to treat certain types of lung cancer and ovarian
cancer. Lyocarb Solution For Injection will be given to you by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject it. Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history. This medicine is not recommended for use in children.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹559.59 |
| You Save | ₹263.34 (32% on MRP) |
| Contains | Carboplatin(150.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Lung and ovarian cancer |
| Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, visual disturbance |
| Therapy | ANTI-NEOPLASTIC |
Uses
Lyocarb Solution For Injection is used in the treatment of certain types of lung cancer and ovarian cancer.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to carboplatin or to any of the ingredients of Lyocarb Solution For 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
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Visual disturbance
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Lyocarb Solution For Injection during pregnancy?
A:
There is limited information on the effect of Lyocarb Solution For 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
Q:
Can I take Lyocarb Solution For Injection while breastfeeding?
A:
No information is available if Lyocarb Solution For Injection passes into human breast milk. Thus, this medicine should not be used in breastfeeding women.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Lyocarb Solution For Injection?
A:
There is limited information on the effect of Lyocarb Solution For Injection on driving ability. However, if you experience any effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Lyocarb Solution For Injection?
A:
There is limited information available on the interaction of alcohol with Lyocarb Solution For 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, Lyocarb Solution For Injection may cause abnormalities in your nervous system, such as pins and needles or hearing and vision problems. ...
- You have headaches, altered mental functioning, seizures and abnormal vision (from blurriness to vision loss).
- You develop extreme tiredness and shortness of breath with decreased number of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia), alone or combined with low platelet count, abnormal bruising (thrombocytopenia) and kidney disease where you pass little or no urine after using this medicine. ...
- You have a fever (temperature greater than or equal to 38°C) or chills, which could be signs of infection.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Lyocarb Solution For Injection interacts with DNA (genetic material) and causes certain changes in the DNA. This results in problems in DNA synthesis leading to anti-cancer effects.
Directions for Use
- Lyocarb Solution For 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.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Lyocarb Solution For Injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- 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 Lyocarb Solution For 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 Lyocarb Solution For 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.
Storage and disposal
- Store Lyocarb Solution For Injection in a cool and dry place. Protect from light. Do not freeze.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Lyocarb Solution For 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 Lyocarb Solution For Injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare setup. However, if you have missed taking a dose of the Solution For Injection, inform the doctor or nurse immediately....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD, CCEBDM Diabetology
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Lyocarb Solution For Injection used for?
A: Lyocarb Solution For Injection is used in the treatment of certain types of lung cancer and ovarian cancer.
Q: How will Lyocarb Solution For Injection be given to me?
- Lyocarb Solution For 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.
References
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- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2025 [cited 07 June 2025]
- Carboplatin 10 mg/ml Intravenous Infusion - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 07 June 2025]
- Carboplatin 10 mg/ml Intravenous Infusion - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 07 June 2025]
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Product Details
Brand
LYOCARB
Expiry Date
17/12/2025
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