Carboplatin Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- An Infection
- Anemia
- Bleeding
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Decreased Function Of Bone Marrow
- Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
- Generalized Weakness
- Hair Loss
- Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
- Low Amount Of Magnesium In The Blood
- Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
- Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
- Nausea
- Pain
- Stomach Cramps
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- A Toxic Effect On The Central Nervous System, Which Consists Of The Brain And Spinal Cord
- Bronchospastic Lung Disease
- Hives
- Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
- Itching
- Ototoxicity, Damage To The Inner Ear That Affects Hearing Or Balance
- Trouble Breathing
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Change In Vision
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- A Type Of Brain Disorder Called Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
- Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease, A Type Of Liver Disease
- Kounis Syndrome
- Poor Vision
- Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Decreased Appetite
- High Blood Pressure
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