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What are the possible side effects of carboplatin?

If you experience any of the following serious side effects from carboplatin, contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention:

• an allergic reaction (including difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);

• kidney damage (little or no urine production, blood in the urine);

• decreased bone marrow function and blood problems (extreme fatigue; easy bruising or bleeding; black, bloody or tarry stools; or fever, chills, or signs of infection);

• severe nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite; or

• blurred vision, altered color perception, temporary blindness, and other visual problems.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue taking carboplatin and talk to your doctor if you experience:

• hearing loss or ringing in the ears;

• numbness or tingling;

• weakness;

• mild to moderate nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite; or

• hair loss.

Side effect other than those listed here have also been reported. Discuss with your doctor any side effect that occurs during treatment with carboplatin.

What other drugs will affect carboplatin?

Other medications may interact with carboplatin. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products, during treatment with carboplatin.

Where can I get more information?

Your healthcare provider may have additional information about carboplatin that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Carboplatin is available with a prescription under the brand name Paraplatin. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.