Kemocarb 450mg Injection 45 ml

Description

About 

The medicine performs the specific function of treating different types of cancers and is also prescribed during chemotherapy. {{Product}} belongs to the category of alkylating agents. {{Product}} can be administered in the treatment of ovarian, head, neck, lung, bladder, endometrial, breast, and a few more types in regards to the condition of the patient. 

{{Product}} contains components such as platinum which help slow down or stop the growth of cancer cells. {{Product}} is commonly administered through iv infusion once in 4 weeks. {{Product}} is to only be administered by a medical expert who is experienced in chemotherapy. {{Product}} may result in an extreme reduction in the number of blood cells in the bone marrow. 

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe side effects such as bloody vomits, black tarry stools, or decreased urination. The patient is required to report to the hospital right away. Some common side effects caused by the medicine can include nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, pain, hair loss, low blood count, pain, and itchiness. Serious side effects can include pale skin, decreased urination, difficulty hearing, dark urine, and kidney problems which should be reported to the doctor immediately. 

Indications 

{{Product}} can be used to treat:

• Ovarian cancer
• Lung cancer
• Head cancer
• Neck cancer
• Endometrial cancer
• Pelvic cancer 
• Breast cancer 
• Bladder cancer 

How To Use {{Product}}

{{Product}} is administered by an iv infusion which is done by injecting a needle into the patient’s vein. It is only to be done by a medical expert who has had experience in chemotherapy.  

How Does {{Product}} Work

{{Product}} works by reducing the growth of cancer cells in the body which grow very rapidly. 

Dosage

 Adult Dosage:

Treatment of advanced ovarian cancer and lung cancer (particularly the small cell type), head and neck cancers, bladder carcinoma, testicular carcinoma, and when cisplatin cannot be administered: 

By IV infusion: 

Monotherapy: 360 mg/m2 IV on day 1, then every 4 weeks.

Combination therapy: 300 mg/m2 IV on day 1, then every 4 weeks for 6 cycles. 

The dose of carboplatin is determined according to renal function rather than body surface area, and dose adjustment is based on platelet and neutrophil count.

Pregnancy Use And Lactation 

Medicine has shown potential risks and can be harmful to the fetus hence should be avoided during pregnancy. If a patient gets pregnant during the administration, then he should consult his doctor. 

{{Product}} is advised to not be administered to the nursing mother as it may be exerted into the breastmilk and cause infant harm. There has been no potential evidence of harm but there are potential risks therefore {{Product}} is advised to be avoided. 

Precautions 

The doctor should be informed about the following conditions before using Kemocarb 450mg Injection 45 ml:

• Peripheral blood counts 
• Renal and neurological function to be monitored closely 
• Allergic to platinum or component of medicine. 
• Pregnant
• Taking other medications
• Breastfeeding

Contraindications 

The doctor should be informed about the following/history of any of these before using {{Product}}:

• Allergic to components 
• Pregnant 
• Breastfeeding 
• Consuming other medicines that may interact 

Interaction With Other Medicines 

• amphotericin B deoxycholate
• axicabtagene ciloleucel
• bacitracin
• brexucabtagene autoleucel
• cidofovir
• influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, adjuvanted
• influenza virus vaccine trivalent, adjuvanted
• lisocabtagene maraleucel
• palifermin
• ropeginterferon alfa 2b
• tisagenlecleucel
• tofacitinib

Adverse Effects 

Common Side Effects

• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation
• sores in the mouth and throat
• pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet
• pain, itching, redness, swelling, blisters, or sores in the place where the medication was injected
• hair loss
• pain
• weakness
• loss of ability to taste food

 Rare Side Effects

• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation
• sores in the mouth and throat
• pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet
• pain, itching, redness, swelling, blisters, or sores in the place where the medication was injected
• hair loss
• pain
• weakness
• loss of ability to taste food
• Bloody vomits 
• Black or tarry stools

 How To Cope-Up With Some Adverse Effects

Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) or diarrhea –Avoid eating rich or spicy food. It might help to take medication after food. If you’re sick, try drinking small, frequent sips of water.

Feeling dizzy (lightheaded) or weak –If the medication makes you feel dizzy or weak, stop what you’re doing and sit or lie down until you feel better, and do not rise too fast or immediately from sitting or lying down position to a standing posture. Do not drive or use tools or machinery in case of any of these effects.

Muscular Aches And Pains- A hot or cold compress can be placed at the area of discomfort to bring relief; an over-the-counter pain reliever such as paracetamol or ibuprofen can be ingested to bring ease as well. Avoid high-intensity exercise while suffering from muscular pain.

Constipation- Can be combated by adding more fibers to the patient’s diet, asking the patient to drink plenty of fluids, and increasing their physical activity to trigger contractions in the intestines.

Change in taste- this tends to go away as soon as the patient stops taking the medicine but while treatment; salt water with baking soda (half a teaspoon of salt and baking soda in water) rinses and chewing on sugar-free gum can help dissipate the change in taste.

FAQ’s

Q1. WILL Kemocarb 450mg Injection 45 ml AFFECT MY SEXUAL ACTIVITY?

No, there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in libido.

Q2. Can I Take Kemocarb 450mg Injection 45 ml During My Pregnancy?

No, Kemocarb 450mg Injection 45 ml is deemed unsafe to be ingested during pregnancy.

Q3. WHAT ARE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY Kemocarb 450mg Injection 45 ml?

Common side effects include a change in taste, hair loss, pain, diarrhea, and a few more. 

Q4. WILL Kemocarb 450mg Injection 45 ml AFFECT MY FERTILITY?

No, there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in fertility.

Q5. CAN Kemocarb 450mg Injection 45 ml CAUSE DIZZINESS? IF SO, HOW SHOULD I MANAGE IT?

 Yes. It can cause dizziness as one of the most common side effects. If this happens, you should sit or lie down until the symptoms pass. However, please note this is temporary and usually goes away as the treatment continues. It is also advised to avoid the consumption of alcohol during your treatment, as it may worsen the dizziness.

Q6. DOES Kemocarb 450mg Injection 45 ml CAUSE ADDICTION?

No. This drug has shown no evidence to prove addiction of any kind in any patient.

Q7. CAN I CONSUME ALCOHOL WITH Kemocarb 450mg Injection 45 ml?

Intake of alcohol is not advised while undergoing treatment with Kemocarb 450mg Injection 45 ml as alcohol tends to negatively impact the patient’s blood glucose levels.

Q8. CAN I DRIVE AFTER TAKING THIS MEDICATION?

This medication is known to make you dizzy hence if that happens kindly avoid driving or operating any heavy machinery.