Innocar 450 Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt |
| Active Ingredient | Carboplatin (450mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Platinum Analogs |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
| Action Class | Platinum compounds-Anticancer |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 320 |
FAQ
Is Innocar 450 vesicant/cardio-toxic/ anthracycline?
No Innocar 450 is not cardio-toxic/ anthracycline/vesicant
Is it a platinum based drug?
Yes carboplatin is a platinum based drug and is effectively used in combination with other drug
Does Innocar 450 cause neuropathy/ hearing loss/ hair loss/ weight gain/ constipation/ leukemia?
Yes Innocar 450 is known to cause side effects like neuropathy, hearing loss, hair loss, weight gain, and constipation. Please inform your doctor about any side-effect that you may observe on taking this drug. Infertility while on therapy may be caused as a side effect of this drug but it may be reverse after stopping the therapy. Yes Innocar 450 may cause leukemia if it is used for a long duration.
Is Innocar 450 a generic?
Yes, Innocar 450 is a generic platinum-based compound
Is Innocar 450 used for breast cancer?
It is used to treat advanced stage breast cancer
Is Innocar 450 FDA approved?
Yes Innocar 450 is an FDA approved drug
Is Innocar 450 cell cycle specific?
No, Innocar 450 is not a cell cycle specific anticancer medication
Is Innocar 450 available in pill form?
No Innocar 450 is not available in pill form
What if you forget to take Innocar Injection?
If you miss a dose of Innocar 450, please consult your doctor.
Innocar 450 Injection Reviews
Innocar 450 is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer. It shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
Innocar 450 is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and increased liver enzyme are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice fever, sore throat, chills, unusual bleeding or bruising, and dark urine. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
You must inform your doctor if you experience allergic reactions with injection such as skin rash, itching, and trouble breathing. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Innocar 450 is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and increased liver enzyme are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections or bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice fever, sore throat, chills, unusual bleeding or bruising, and dark urine. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
You must inform your doctor if you experience allergic reactions with injection such as skin rash, itching, and trouble breathing. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
How Innocar 450 Injection Works
Innocar 450 is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells which stops their growth and multiplication.
How to Use Innocar 450 Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Innocar 450 Injection
- In Ovarian cancer: Ovarian cancer is a cancer that begins in the female organs that produce eggs (ovaries). This type of cancer is usually detected very late and can be fatal too. It usually spreads to the pelvis and stomach. Innocar 450 kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but has some side effects that may be bothersome. So, you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
- In Small cell lung cancer: Small cell lung cancer is a fast-growing type of lung cancer commonly caused by smoking that starts with small tumors in the lungs but eventually spreads to the other parts of the body as well. Innocar 450 helps treat such types of cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Uses of Innocar 450 Injection
- Small cell lung cancer
- Ovarian cancer
Innocar 450 Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Innocar 450 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Innocar 450 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Innocar 450. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Innocar 450 is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Innocar 450 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Innocar 450 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Innocar 450 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Innocar 450 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Innocar 450 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Quick Tips
- It is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of a doctor.
References
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