Carboplatin is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer and small cell lung cancer. Carboplatin is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells which stops their growth and multiplication. Common side effects are Nausea, Vomiting, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Low blood platelets, Increased liver enzymes, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Diarrhea, Weakness, Hair loss.
