Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Carboplatin Injection
Carboplatin Injection
| Generic name | carboplatin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | alkylating agent, antineoplastic, platinum analog |
| Forms | Solution, Powder for Solution |
Carboplatin is a chemotherapy medicine given by injection into a vein. It belongs to a group of medicines called platinum-containing compounds and is used to treat certain cancers, most commonly ovarian cancer.
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