Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Also, because of the way these medicines act on the body, there is a chance that they might cause other unwanted effects that may not occur until months or years after the medicine is used. These delayed effects may include certain types of cancer, such as leukemia. Discuss these possible effects with your doctor.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Pain at place of injection

Less common

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. blood in urine or stools
  3. cough or hoarseness, accompanied by fever or chills
  4. fever or chills
  5. lower back or side pain, accompanied by fever or chills
  6. numbness or tingling in fingers or toes
  7. painful or difficult urination, accompanied by fever or chills
  8. pinpoint red spots on skin
  9. skin rash or itching
  10. unusual bleeding or bruising
  11. unusual tiredness or weakness

Rare

  1. Blurred vision
  2. ringing in ears
  3. sores in mouth and on lips
  4. wheezing

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

  1. Nausea and vomiting
  2. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Constipation or diarrhea
  2. loss of appetite

This medicine may cause a temporary loss of hair in some people. After treatment with carboplatin has ended, normal hair growth should return.

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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