Lyocarb 150mg Injection

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15ml Solution For Injection in Injection

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Lyocarb 150 MG 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

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Contains	Carboplatin(150.0 Mg)
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 Lyocarb 150 MG

Lyocarb Solution For Injection is used in the treatment of certain types of lung cancer and ovarian cancer.

Contraindications of Lyocarb 150 MG

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 of Lyocarb 150 MG

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhoea
Visual disturbance

Precautions and Warnings of Lyocarb 150 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Lyocarb 150mg Injection during pregnancy?

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

Can I take Lyocarb 150mg Injection while breastfeeding?

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

Can I drive if I have consumed Lyocarb 150mg Injection?

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

Can I consume alcohol with Lyocarb 150mg Injection?

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 hea...
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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 decreased number of red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia), alone or combined with low platelet count, abnormal bruising (thrombocytopenia) and...
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You have a fever (temperature greater than or equal to 38°C) or chills, which could be signs of infection.

Mode of Action of Lyocarb 150 MG

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 of Lyocarb 150 MG

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 of Lyocarb 150 MG

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 of Lyocarb 150 MG

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 of Lyocarb 150 MG

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 injection, inform the doctor or...

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.

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Last Updated on: 17 Jun 2022 | 04:39 PM (IST)

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