Paraplatin

Generic name:carboplatin [ KAR-boe-PLA-tin ]
Drug class:Alkylating agents

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Jan 28, 2021.

What is Paraplatin?

Paraplatin is a cancer medication that interferes with with the division of rapidly multiplying cells, particularly cancer cells, and slows their growth and spread in the body.

Paraplatin injection is a presciption medicine used together with other cancer drugs to treat ovarian cancer.

Before and after Paraplatin treatment, your doctor may give you medication to lessen the nausea and vomiting associated with this cancer treatment

Warnings

You may have a severe allergic reaction within minutes of receiving a Paraplatin injection. Your caregivers will quickly treat you if you if this occurs. You may be given medicine to help prevent an allergic reaction.

You should not receive Paraplatin if you have severe bleeding or bone marrow suppression.

Paraplatin can harm your kidneys, and this effect is increased when you also use certain other medicines harmful to the kidneys. Before you receive this medicine, tell your doctor about all other medications you use. Many other drugs (including some over-the-counter medicines) can be harmful to the kidneys.

Paraplatin can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections and help your blood to clot. You may get an infection or bleed more easily. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or signs of infection (fever, chills, body aches).

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with Paraplatin if you are allergic to carboplatin, or if you have:

• severe bleeding;

• severe bone marrow suppression; or

• if you have had a severe allergic reaction to similar cancer drugs such as oxaliplatin or cisplatin.

To make sure Paraplatin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• liver disease;

• kidney disease;

• a weak immune system; or

• if you have received Paraplatin in the past.

Carboplatin may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.

You should not breastfeed while using Paraplatin.

How is Paraplatin given?

Paraplatin is given as an infusion into a vein, usually given once every 4 weeks. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when Parapl...