Celcarb 450 Injection

INDICATIONS Initial Treatment of Advanced Ovarian Carcinoma Carboplatin injection is indicated for the initial treatment of advanced ovarian carcinoma in established combination with other approved chemotherapeutic agents. One established combination regimen consists of carboplatin and cyclophosphamide. Two randomized controlled studies conducted by the NCIC and SWOG with carboplatin versus cisplatin, both in combination with cyclophosphamide, have demonstrated equivalent overall survival between the two groups (see CLINICAL STUDIES ). …

• NOTE: Aluminium reacts with carboplatin causing precipitate formation and loss of potency, therefore, needles or intravenous sets containing aluminium parts that may come in contact with the drug must not be used for the preparation or administration of carboplatin injection
• Single Agent Therapy Carboplatin injection, as a single agent, has been shown to be effective in patients with recurrent ovarian carcinoma at a dosage of 360 mg/m 2 IV on day 1 every 4 weeks (alternatively see Formula Dosing )
• In general, however, single intermittent courses of carboplatin should not be repeated until the neutrophil count is at least 2,000 and the platelet count is at least 100,000
• Combination Therapy with Cyclophosphamide In the chemotherapy of advanced ovarian cancer, an effective combination for previously untreated patients consists of: Carboplatin - 300 mg/m 2 IV on day 1 every 4 weeks for 6 cycles (alternatively see Formula Dosing )
• Cyclophosphamide - 600 mg/m 2 IV on day 1 every 4 weeks for 6 cycles
• For directions regarding the use and administration of cyclophosphamide please refer to its package insert (See CLINICAL STUDIES .) Intermittent courses of carboplatin in combination with cyclophosphamide should not be repeated until the neutrophil count is at least 2,000 and the platelet count is at least 100,000
• Dose Adjustment Recommendations Pretreatment platelet count and performance status are important prognostic factors for severity of myelosuppression in previously treated patients. …

• Carboplatin injection is contraindicated in patients with a history of severe allergic reactions to cisplatin or other platinum-containing compounds
• Carboplatin injection should not be employed in patients with severe bone marrow depression or significant bleeding

Bone marrow suppression (leukopenia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia) is dose-dependent and is also the dose-limiting toxicity. Peripheral blood counts should be frequently monitored during carboplatin injection treatment and, when appropriate, until recovery is achieved. Median nadir occurs at day 21 in patients receiving single agent carboplatin. In general, single intermittent courses of carboplatin should not be repeated until leukocyte, neutrophil, and platelet counts have recovered. Since anemia is cumulative, transfusions may be needed during treatment with carboplatin, particularly in patients receiving prolonged therapy. …

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS Contact Apotex Corp.at 1-800-706-5575 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . For a comparison of toxicities when carboplatin or cisplatin was given in combination with cyclophosphamide, see CLINICAL STUDIES : Use with Cyclophosphamide for Initial Treatment of Ovarian Cancer: Comparative Toxicity. ADVERSE EXPERIENCES IN PATIENTS WITH OVARIAN CANCER * Use with Cyclophosphamide for Initial Treatment of Ovarian Cancer: Data are based on the experience of 393 patients with ovarian cancer (regardless of baseline status) who received initial combination therapy with carboplatin and cyclophosphamide in two randomized controlled studies conducted by S …

There is no known antidote for carboplatin injection overdosage. The anticipated complications of overdosage would be secondary to bone marrow suppression and/or hepatic toxicity.

STORAGE Unopened vials of carboplatin injection are stable to the date indicated on the package when stored at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. PROTECT FROM LIGHT. …

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.