Carmuta 150mg Injection

Carmuta 150mg Injection Description:

Carmuta 150mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.

Uses:

Carmuta 150mg Injection is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer.

Side Effects:

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 sensory neuropathy, Diarrhoea.

Dosage:

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

FAQs

Is Carmuta cell cycle specific?
No, Carmuta is not a cell cycle specific anticancer medication

Is Carmuta FDA approved?
Yes Carmuta 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 Carmuta cause neuropathy/ hearing loss/ hair loss/ weight gain/ constipation/ leukemia?
Yes Carmuta 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 Carmuta may cause leukemia if it is used for a long duration.

Is Carmuta a generic?
Yes, Carmuta is a generic platinum-based compound

Is Carmuta vesicant/cardio-toxic/ anthracycline?
No Carmuta is not cardio-toxic/ anthracycline/vesicant

Is Carmuta used for breast cancer?
It is