Substance / Medication

Carboplatin

Overview

Active Ingredient
carboplatin
RxNorm CUI
40048

Indications

Initial Treatment of Advanced Ovarian Carcinoma CLINICAL STUDIES Secondary 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 cyclop

Labeler: BPI Labs LLCUpdated: 2025-12-26T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

Carboplatin injection should be administered under the supervision of a qualified physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Appropriate management of therapy and complications is possible only when adequate treatment facilities are readily available. Bone marrow suppressi

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

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.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

110 trials linked to this intervention

110
Total Trials
96
Recruiting
15
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Risk Factors of Hypersensitivity Reactions to Carboplatin: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Jang Ha Young, Choi Boyoon, Kim In-Wha et al. · J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract · 2025
PMID: 39725314Meta-Analysis
Neoadjuvant dose-dense anthracycline and cyclophosphamide in combination with carboplatin, paclitaxel, and pembrolizumab for triple-negative breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Liutti Vitor Teixeira, do Vale David Laios, de Souza Bruno Lins et al. · Breast Cancer Res Treat · 2025
PMID: 40512324Meta-Analysis
Genetic Polymorphisms as Treatment Biomarkers for Gynecological Malignancies Treated With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel: A Systematic Review.
Torso Nadine de Godoy, Matos Yasmim Gabriele, Fidelis Giovana Fernanda Santos et al. · Clin Ther · 2025
PMID: 40784820Meta-Analysis
Weekly versus tri-weekly paclitaxel with carboplatin for first-line treatment in women with epithelial ovarian cancer.
Ngoi Natalie Yl, Syn Nicholas Lx, Goh Robby M et al. · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2022
PMID: 35188221Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Reassessment of the Efficacy of Carboplatin for Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma in the Era of Immunotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Mori Keiichiro, Schuettfort Victor M, Yanagisawa Takafumi et al. · Eur Urol Focus · 2022
PMID: 35279408Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Carboplatin (substance)
SNOMED CT
386905002
UMLS CUI
C0079083
RxNorm CUI
40048
Labeler
BPI Labs LLC

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 9 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

9
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
110
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.