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Manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb
Distributor DKSH
Contents Carboplatin
Indications Ovarian, cervical, head & neck, lung & bladder cancers.
Dosage IV 400 mg/m2 every 4 wk or Calvert formula dosing.
Contraindications Preexisting severe renal impairment & myelosuppression, severe allergy to platinum components or mannitol.
Special Precautions Peripheral blood counts, renal & neurological function to be monitored closely. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Drug Reactions Hematologic, GI, neurologic toxicity.
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Drug Interactions Nephrotoxic compd.
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Pregnancy Category (US FDA)
Category D: There is positive evidence of human foetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk (e.g., if the drug is needed in a life-threatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective).
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Paraplatin injection Paraplatin 50 mg/5 mL x 1's
Paraplatin 150 mg/15 mL x 1's
Paraplatin 450 mg/45 mL x 1's
Manufacturer: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Distributor: DKSH