Unicarb 150 Injection 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.

Unicarb 150 Injection is used to treat cancer

Uses of Unicarb Injection

Benefits of Unicarb 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. Unicarb 150 Injection 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. Unicarb 150 Injection 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.

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Side effects of Unicarb Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Unicarb

Nausea
Vomiting
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Fatigue
Low blood platelets
Increased liver enzymes
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Diarrhea

How to use Unicarb Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Unicarb 150 Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Unicarb 150 Injection 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.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Unicarb 150 Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Unicarb 150 Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Unicarb 150 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Unicarb 150 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Unicarb 150 Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Unicarb 150 Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Unicarb 150 Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

It is given as an injection into the veins under the supervision of a doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Platinum Analogs

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

abcde

Action Class

Platinum compounds-Anticancer

Patient concerns

What is the purpose of Chemotherepy given at the time of radiotherapy in ca lung small cell carcinoma

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

This is given to enhance the therapeutic effect of radiation therapy which is curative for small cell lung cancer.

I seem to have lung cancer , becoz all the symptoms are same as lung cancer. I test my blood, they suggests me that it is highly probable to lung cancer. Sir what can i do now. This is in preliminary stage

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Do you think that lung cancer is diagnosed from blood

I want to know the symptoms of cancer as I am a smoker

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Symptoms for cancer depends upon which organ involved. For smokers , definitely chronic , they have possibility to develop lung cancer, head and neck cancers, oesophagus cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer and so more on. General symptoms would be like loss of appetite, weight loss, low grade fever in some cases, chronic cough for long time.

FAQs

Is Unicarb 150 Injection cell cycle specific?

No, Unicarb 150 Injection is not a cell cycle specific anticancer medication

Is Unicarb 150 Injection FDA approved?

Yes Unicarb 150 Injection is an FDA approved drug

Is it a platinum based drug?

Yes carboplatin is a platinum based drug and is effectively used in combination with other drug

Does Unicarb 150 Injection cause neuropathy/ hearing loss/ hair loss/ weight gain/ constipation/ leukemia?

Yes Unicarb 150 Injection 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 Unicarb 150 Injection may cause leukemia if it is used for a long duration.

Is Unicarb 150 Injection a generic?

Yes, Unicarb 150 Injection is a generic platinum-based compound

Is Unicarb 150 Injection vesicant/cardio-toxic/ anthracycline?

No Unicarb 150 Injection is not cardio-toxic/ anthracycline/vesicant

Is Unicarb 150 Injection used for breast cancer?

It is used to treat advanced stage breast cancer

Is Unicarb 150 Injection available in pill form?

No Unicarb 150 Injection is not available in pill form

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References

Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1689.
Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 944.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 205-207.
Carboplatin. Maidenhead: Hospira UK Limited; 20 Jul. 2005 [revised Nov. 2018]. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Unicarb 150 Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Unicarb Injection

Benefits of Unicarb Injection

In Ovarian cancer

In Small cell lung cancer

Side effects of Unicarb Injection

Common side effects of Unicarb

How to use Unicarb Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Is Unicarb 150 Injection cell cycle specific?

Is Unicarb 150 Injection FDA approved?

Is it a platinum based drug?

Does Unicarb 150 Injection cause neuropathy/ hearing loss/ hair loss/ weight gain/ constipation/ leukemia?

Is Unicarb 150 Injection a generic?

Is Unicarb 150 Injection vesicant/cardio-toxic/ anthracycline?

Is Unicarb 150 Injection used for breast cancer?

Is Unicarb 150 Injection available in pill form?

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

References

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