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Carboplatin (Carboplatin) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Carboplatin. Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

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Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Carboplatin. For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.

Adverse event in 47 year old female receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-31

Patient: 47 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Chest Discomfort, Pruritus, Rash Macular

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin

Other drugs received by patient: Decitabine; Dexamethasone; Granisetron HCL



Adverse event in female receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-31

Patient: female, weighing 68.4 kg (150.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Urine Present, Vaginal Discharge, Constipation, Ascites, Peritonitis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Dosage: 656 mg
    End date: 2007-10-09

Taxol
    Dosage: 310 mg



Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-31

Patient: 76 year old male, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Clostridium Difficile Sepsis

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Indication: Small Cell Lung Cancer Stage Unspecified
    Start date: 2006-01-25
    End date: 2006-01-25

Ciprofloxacin
    Dosage: total daily dose: 500 mg

Clarithromycin
    Dosage: total daily dose: 500 mg

Etoposide
    Indication: Small Cell Lung Cancer Stage Unspecified
    Start date: 2006-01-25
    End date: 2006-01-27

Other drugs received by patient: Bisoprolol Fumarate; Amoxicillin + Clavulanate Potassium; Dexamethasone 0.5mg TAB; Domperidone; Omeprazole



Adverse event in 6 year old female receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: 6 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, Sepsis, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Bilateral

Cyclophosphamide
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Bilateral

Etoposide
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Bilateral

Vincristine
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Bilateral



Adverse event in 69 year old female receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: 69 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Colitis Ischaemic, Drug Toxicity

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Paclitaxel
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer



Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2007-10-30

Patient: 76 year old male, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Neutropenic Sepsis, Clostridial Infection

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Dosage: units not specified
    Indication: Small Cell Lung Cancer Stage Unspecified
    Start date: 2006-01-25
    End date: 2006-01-25

Carboplatin

Ciprofloxacin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Clarithromycin
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication

Etoposide
    Dosage: units not specified
    Indication: Small Cell Lung Cancer Stage Unspecified
    Start date: 2006-01-25
    End date: 2006-01-27

Etoposide

Other drugs received by patient: Bisoprolol Fumarate; Omeprazole; Dexamethasone 0.5mg TAB; Domperidone; Amoxicillin + Clavulanate Potassium



Adverse event in 9 year old female receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: 9 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, Chromosomal Deletion

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Bilateral

Carboplatin
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Bilateral

Cyclosporine
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Bilateral

Teniposide
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Bilateral

Vincristine
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Bilateral



Adverse event in 4 year old male receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: 4 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Unilateral

Cyclophosphamide
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Unilateral

Etoposide
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Unilateral

Vincristine
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Unilateral



Adverse event in female receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a pharmacist from Germany on 2007-10-29

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dysgeusia, Neurotoxicity, Malaise, Nail Disorder, Abdominal Pain Upper

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Dosage: daily dose:500mg
    Indication: Chemotherapy

Gabapentin
    Dosage: text:0.5 tablet
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Neurotoxicity

Paclitaxel
    Dosage: daily dose:294mg
    Indication: Fallopian Tube Cancer
    Start date: 2007-06-20
    End date: 2007-10-04

Ranitidine
    Indication: Prophylactic Chemotherapy
    Start date: 2007-06-20
    End date: 2007-10-04



Adverse event in 77 year old male receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: 77 year old male, weighing 98.0 kg (215.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Granulocyte Count Decreased, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Dehydration

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Alimta
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2007-05-01
    End date: 2007-05-01

Carboplatin
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2007-05-01
    End date: 2007-05-01

Radiation Therapy
    Dosage: 1 dosageform = 70 gy. number of fraction 35.
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2007-03-05
    End date: 2007-03-05

Other drugs received by patient: Ipratropium + Albuterol; Clonidine; Codeine + Guaifenesin; Cyanocobalamin; Dexamethasone 0.5mg TAB; Folic Acid; Formoterol Fumarate; Hydrochlorothiazide; Lisinopril; MAG-OX; Mometasone Furoate; Omeprazole; Paroxetine HCL; Potassium Chloride; Prochlorperazine; Simvastatin; Verapamil



Adverse event in 68 year old female receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: 68 year old female, weighing 54.0 kg (118.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dehydration

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Dosage: first course was on 13-jan-2007.
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2007-02-14
    End date: 2007-02-14

Cetuximab
    Dosage: 13-jan-2007- 400 mg/m2 on day one, week 1 only, then 250 mg/m2 over 60 minutes weekly for 6 weeks.
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2007-02-14
    End date: 2007-02-14

Pemetrexed Disodium
    Dosage: 500 mg/m2 on day 1x4 cycles. first course 13-jan-2007.
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2007-02-14
    End date: 2007-02-14

Radiation Therapy
    Dosage: dosage form equals gy.
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    End date: 2007-02-19



Adverse event in male receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: male, weighing 84.0 kg (184.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Pleuritic Pain, Drug Ineffective, Pyrexia, Staphylococcal Bacteraemia, Staphylococcal Sepsis, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Start date: 2007-09-19
    End date: 2007-09-19

Etoposide
    Start date: 2007-09-19
    End date: 2007-09-21

Neulasta
    Indication: Chemotherapy
    Start date: 2007-09-22

Other drugs received by patient: Cisplatin



Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: 76 year old male, weighing 102.0 kg (224.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Chest Pain

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Dosage: first course was on 06-jan-2007 - 610 mg.
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2007-02-06
    End date: 2007-02-06

Pemetrexed Disodium
    Dosage: first course was on 16-jan-2007.
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2007-02-06
    End date: 2007-02-06

Radiation Therapy
    Dosage: dosage form indicates cgy.
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    End date: 2007-02-06

Other drugs received by patient: Ipratropium + Albuterol; Guaifenesin + Codeine; Cyanocobalamine; Dexamethasone 0.5mg TAB; Docusate Sodium; Folic Acid; Formoterol Fumarate; Hydrochlorothiazide; Lisinopril; Mometasone Furoate; Omeprazole; Paroxetine HCL; Prednisone; Prochlorperazine Maleate; Simvastatin; Verapamil HCL



Adverse event in female receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: female, weighing 62.7 kg (138.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Neutrophil Count Increased, Blood Chloride Decreased, Fall, Haemoglobin Decreased, Haematocrit Decreased, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Dizziness, Blood Sodium Decreased, Hypovolaemia, Decreased Appetite

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Dosage: 686 mg

Taxol
    Dosage: 287 mg



Adverse event in 70 year old female receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 70 year old female, weighing 71.0 kg (156.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pneumonia, Atrial Fibrillation, Febrile Neutropenia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Dosage: 645 mg 1 in 3 week, iv, on 18-jun-2007 480 mg 1 in 3 week, iv, on 09-jul-2007
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2007-07-30
    End date: 2007-07-30

Paclitaxel
    Dosage: 355 mg 1 in 3 week, iv, on 18-jun-2007 310 mg 1 in 3 week, iv, on 09-jul-2007
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2007-07-30
    End date: 2007-07-30

Other drugs received by patient: Neulasta; Levaquin



Adverse event in female receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Denmark on 2007-10-26

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pulmonary Fibrosis

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Indication: Ovarian Cancer
    Start date: 2006-07-19
    End date: 2006-11-01

Taxol
    Indication: Ovarian Cancer
    Start date: 2006-07-19
    End date: 2006-11-01



Adverse event in male receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a physician from Sweden on 2007-10-26

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Myocarditis

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Etoposide
    Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Ifosfamide
    Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Rituximab
    Dosage: 375 mg/m2, unk
    Indication: Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
    Start date: 2004-08-07
    End date: 2005-10-11



Adverse event in 9 year old female receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-10-26

Patient: 9 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Bone Marrow Transplant, Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Dosage: (80 mg, 4 / cyclical) sunconjunctival, (1160 mg, 4 / cyclical)
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Bilateral

Cyclosporine
    Dosage: (3000 mg, 4 / cyclical)
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Bilateral

Teniposide
    Dosage: (480 mg, 4 / cyclical)
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Bilateral

Vincristine
    Dosage: (2 mg, 4 / cyclical) parenteral
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Bilateral



Adverse event in 71 year old male receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2007-10-26

Patient: 71 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypersensitivity, Alopecia, Bone Marrow Failure, Encephalopathy

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Indication: Adenocarcinoma

Docetaxel
    Indication: Adenocarcinoma

Radiotherapy
    Dosage: 1! dosage form= 12 gray
    Indication: Adenocarcinoma



Adverse event in female receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a pharmacist from Germany on 2007-10-26

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Neurotoxicity, Dysgeusia, Malaise, Nail Disorder, Abdominal Pain Upper

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Chemotherapy
    Start date: 2007-06-20
    End date: 2007-06-20

Carboplatin
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Chemotherapy
    Start date: 2007-07-11
    End date: 2007-07-11

Carboplatin
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Chemotherapy
    Start date: 2007-08-01
    End date: 2007-08-01

Carboplatin
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Chemotherapy
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-22

Carboplatin
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Chemotherapy
    Start date: 2007-09-12
    End date: 2007-09-12

Carboplatin
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Chemotherapy
    Start date: 2007-10-04
    End date: 2007-10-04

Gabapentin
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Neurotoxicity

Paclitaxel
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Fallopian Tube Cancer
    Start date: 2007-06-20
    End date: 2007-06-20

Paclitaxel
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Fallopian Tube Cancer
    Start date: 2007-07-11
    End date: 2007-07-11

Paclitaxel
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Fallopian Tube Cancer
    Start date: 2007-08-01
    End date: 2007-08-01

Paclitaxel
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Fallopian Tube Cancer
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-22

Paclitaxel
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Fallopian Tube Cancer
    Start date: 2007-09-12
    End date: 2007-09-12

Paclitaxel
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Fallopian Tube Cancer
    Start date: 2007-10-04
    End date: 2007-10-04

Ranitidine
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-06-20
    End date: 2007-06-20

Ranitidine
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-07-11
    End date: 2007-07-11

Ranitidine
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-08-01
    End date: 2007-08-01

Ranitidine
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-22

Ranitidine
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-09-12
    End date: 2007-09-12

Ranitidine
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-10-04
    End date: 2007-10-04

Other drugs received by patient: Sodium Chloride (Sodium Chloride) Solution FOR Infusion, 0.9%; Tropisetron (Tropisetron); Metoclopramide (Metoclopramide)



Adverse event in 4 year old male receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-10-26

Patient: 4 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Dosage: 5040 mg/m2 (168 mg/m2, 3 in 1 cyclical) parenteral
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Unilateral

Cyclophosphamide
    Dosage: 9000 mg/m2 (3000 mg/m2, 3 in 1 cyclical)
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Unilateral

Etoposide
    Dosage: 1080 mg/m2 (360 mg/m2, 3 in 1 cyclical) parenteral
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Unilateral

Vincristine
    Dosage: 13.5 mg/m2 (4.5 mg/m2, 3 in 1 cyclical)
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Unilateral



Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 60 year old female, weighing 74.0 kg (162.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Neuropathy, White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Stomatitis, Blood Albumin Decreased, Febrile Neutropenia, Rash, Haemoglobin Decreased, Fatigue, Dehydration, Anorexia, Protein Total Increased, Neutrophil Count Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Bevacizumab
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2007-10-11
    End date: 2007-10-11

Carboplatin
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2007-10-11
    End date: 2007-10-11

Cetuximab
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2007-10-11
    End date: 2007-10-11

Paclitaxel
    Indication: non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Start date: 2007-10-11
    End date: 2007-10-11



Adverse event in male receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: male, weighing 74.3 kg (163.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pneumothorax, Pyrexia, Respiratory Distress, Lung Abscess

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Dosage: 6 mg

Taxol
    Dosage: 200 mg

Other drugs received by patient: Albuterol; Calcium; Ertapenem; Heparin; Hydrocodone Bitartrate; Ipratropium Bromide; Mirtazapine; Omeprazole; Oxycodone HCL; Senna; Vitamin D; Voriconazole



Adverse event in 43 year old male receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-26

Patient: 43 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Tumour Lysis Syndrome, Renal Failure, Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

Suspect drug(s):
Allopurinol

Carboplatin
    Indication: Leiomyosarcoma

Daunorubicin HCL
    Indication: Leiomyosarcoma

Hydroxyurea

Radiotherapy
    Indication: Leiomyosarcoma



Adverse event in 2 year old female receiving Carboplatin

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United Kingdom on 2007-10-26

Patient: 2 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

Suspect drug(s):
Carboplatin
    Dosage: (160 mg/m2, cyclical) parenteral; (4000 mg/m2, cyclical) parenteral
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Bilateral

Etoposide
    Dosage: (100 mg/m2, cyclical) parenteral; (2500 mg/m2, cyclical) parenteral
    Indication: Retinoblastoma Bilateral

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