Carboplatin FAQ
What is Carboplatin?
It's a medication used to treat different types of cancer such as breast cancer.
Carboplatin (MOA) Mechanism of Action
It works by either slowing or stopping cancerous cell growth.
Carboplatin Dosage
It's recommended to receive 300 mg/m2 IV on day 1 every 4 weeks for six cycles.
Cost / Price of Carboplatin
The going average retail cost of Carboplatin is about $230.94.
Carboplatin Generic
It's the generic name for Paraplatin.
Carboplatin Side Effects
Common side effects might include:
- pain
- vomiting
- nausea
- numbness
- tingling of extremities
- ear infection
- weakness
- hair loss
- allergic reactions
Carboplatin Survival Rate
In a trial, the 5-year survival rate came to 55% in the carboplatin/vinorelbine group.
