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    Carboplatin

    For the Patient: Carboplatin


    Other names: PARAPLATIN®, PARAPLATIN-
    AQ®

    • Carboplatin (KAR-boe-plat-in) is a drug that is used to treat many kinds of cancers.


    It is a clear liquid that is injected into a vein.

    • Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to cisplatin
    (PLATINOL®, PLATINOL-AQ®) or mannitol before starting carboplatin treatment.

    • A blood test may be taken before each treatment. The dose and timing of your
    chemotherapy may be changed based on the test results and/or other side effects.

    • Other drugs such as phenytoin (DILANTIN®) and warfarin (COUMADIN®) may


    interact with carboplatin. Tell your doctor if you are taking these or any other drugs
    as you may need extra blood tests or your dose may need to be changed. Check
    with your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking any new drugs.

    • The drinking of alcohol (in small amounts) does not appear to affect the safety or
    usefulness of carboplatin.

    • Carboplatin may cause sterility in men and menopause in women. If you plan to
    have children, discuss this with your doctor before being treated with carboplatin.

    • Carboplatin may damage sperm and may harm the baby if used during pregnancy.
    It is best to use birth control while being treated with carboplatin. Tell your doctor
    right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Do not breast feed during
    treatment.

    • Tell doctors or dentists that you are being treated with carboplatin before you receive
    any treatment from them.

    BCCA Cancer Drug Manual© 2001 Page 1 of 3 Carboplatin


    Limited revision: 20 February 2007
    Carboplatin

    Side effects are listed in the following table in the order in which they may occur. Tips to
    help manage the side effects are included.

    SIDE EFFECTS MANAGEMENT


    Nausea and vomiting may occur after You may be given a prescription for
    your treatment and may last for 24 hours. antinausea drug(s) to take before your
    chemotherapy treatment and/or at home.
    It is easier to prevent nausea than treat it
    once it has occurred, so follow directions
    closely.
    • Eat and drink often in small amounts.
    • Try the ideas in Food Choices to Control
    Nausea.
    Your platelets may decrease 3 weeks To help prevent bleeding problems:
    after your treatment. They usually return • Try not to bruise, cut, or burn yourself.
    to normal 4-5 weeks after your last • Clean your nose by blowing gently. Do
    treatment. Platelets help to make your not pick your nose.
    blood clot when you hurt yourself. You
    • Avoid constipation.
    may bruise or bleed more easily than
    usual. • Brush your teeth gently with a soft
    toothbrush as your gums may bleed
    more easily. Maintain good oral
    hygiene.
    Some medications such as ASA (e.g.,
    ASPIRIN®) or ibuprofen (e.g., ADVIL®)
    may increase your risk of bleeding.
    • Do not stop taking any medication that
    has been prescribed by your doctor
    (e.g., ASA for your heart).
    • For minor pain, try acetaminophen (e.g.,
    TYLENOL®) first, but occasional use of
    ibuprofen may be acceptable.
    Your white blood cells will decrease 3-4 To help prevent infection:
    weeks after your treatment. They usually • Wash your hands often and always after
    return to normal 5 weeks after your last using the bathroom.
    treatment. White blood cells protect your • Take care of your skin and mouth.
    body by fighting bacteria (germs) that
    cause infection. When they are low, you • Avoid crowds and people who are sick.
    are at greater risk of having an • Call your doctor immediately at the first
    infection. sign of an infection such as fever (over
    100°F or 38°C by an oral thermometer),
    chills, cough, or burning when you pass
    urine.
    Tiredness and lack of energy may occur. • Do not drive a car or operate machinery
    if you are feeling tired.
    • Try the ideas in Your bank of energy
    savings: How people with cancer can
    handle fatigue.
    BCCA Cancer Drug Manual© 2001 Page 2 of 3 Carboplatin
    Limited revision: 20 February 2007
    Carboplatin

    SIDE EFFECTS MANAGEMENT


    Hair loss is rare with carboplatin. Your • Use a gentle shampoo and soft brush.
    hair will grow back once you stop • Care should be taken with use of hair
    treatment with carboplatin. Colour and spray, bleaches, dyes and perms.
    texture may change.
    Pain or tenderness may occur where the • Apply cool compresses or soak in cool
    needle was placed. water for 15-20 minutes several times a
    day.

    SEE YOUR DOCTOR OR GET EMERGENCY HELP IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE:


    • Signs of an infection such as fever (over 100°F or 38°C by an oral thermometer);
    chills; cough; pain or burning when you pass urine.
    • Signs of bleeding problems such as black, tarry stools; blood in urine; pinpoint red
    spots on skin.
    • Signs of an allergic reaction soon after a treatment including dizziness, fast heart
    beat, face and tongue swelling or breathing problems.

    SEE YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (DURING OFFICE HOURS) IF YOU


    HAVE:
    • Signs of anemia such as unusual tiredness or weakness.
    • Signs of liver problems such as yellow eyes or skin, white or clay-coloured stools.
    • Signs of kidney problems such as lower back or side pain, swelling of feet or lower
    legs, numbness or tingling in feet or hands.
    • Changes in eyesight.
    • Ringing in your ears or hearing problems.
    • Skin rash or itching.
    • Stomach pain not controlled by antacids or acetaminophen.

    CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONTINUE OR


    BOTHER YOU:
    • Uncontrolled nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea.
    • Redness, swelling, pain or sores where the needle was placed.
    • Easy bruising or bleeding.

    REPORT ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS TO YOUR DOCTOR

    BCCA Cancer Drug Manual© 2001 Page 3 of 3 Carboplatin


    Limited revision: 20 February 2007

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