carboplatin
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Specs
- Animal typeDog, Cat
- Medicine strength10MG/ML
- Prescription medicine typePrescription
- Animal health concernCancer
- Pharmacy product statusActive
- Medicine formSOLUTION
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Product details
What is this drug used for?
It is used to treat ovarian cancer.It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
Specifications
Animal type
Medicine strength
Prescription medicine type
Animal health concern
Medication Information
Hazard Precautions
You will not be handling this medication, but for a few days after your animal receives it, this drug can be found in the animal’s saliva, urine, feces, and blood.
This drug can cause serious adverse effects in people or animals that are exposed to it, disposable gloves should be worn to avoid contact with bare skin. Be careful not to accidentally rub your eyes. Wear gloves when disposing of cat litter or dog droppings or cleaning up urine spills or vomit. Do not reuse gloves. Seal the waste with all gloves and items used to clean it (eg, paper towels) in a plastic bag, then place into an additional plastic bag (double bag) before putting in the regular trash.
Do not let treated animals lick human skin. If skin exposure occurs, the area should be washed thoroughly with soap and water. Contact your physician if you have any concerns.
Pregnant women SHOULD NOT handle any waste or items used to clean the waste while your animal is on this drug.
Description
Anticancer Agent
Medication Usefulness
Carboplatin is useful to treat a variety of cancers in humans and animals. Carboplatin may be used safely in cats; another related drug (cisplatin) should not be used in cats. The FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) has approved this drug for use in humans but it is not officially approved for use in animals. The FDA allows veterinarians to prescribe products containing this drug in different species or for other conditions in certain situations. You and your veterinarian can discuss why this drug is the most appropriate choice.
Storage Instructions
You will not be taking this medication home.
Indications
Animal Health Concern
Directions
Instructions
How is this drug best taken?
Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.It is given as an infusion into a vein over a period of time.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor to find out what to do.
How do I store and/or throw out this drug?
If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this drug, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.
Warnings
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Low blood cell counts may happen with this drug Low blood cell counts may raise the chance of needing a blood transfusion or getting an infection or bleeding If you have questions talk with the doctorUnsafe allergic effects may rarely happenThrowing up may happen often with this drugOther drugs may be given before this drug to help avoid side effectsYou will be watched closely by your doctor
