Tag: Carboplatin

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What is the classification of paraplatin? Understanding the chemotherapeutic drug

Oct 12, 2025 •

3 min read

First approved by the FDA in 1989 for treating ovarian cancer, Paraplatin (carboplatin) is a powerful chemotherapeutic medication. Its unique and critical function in oncology is best understood through its two primary classifications: a platinum-containing compound and an alkylating agent.

Is carboplatin given IV or oral?: Understanding Chemotherapy Administration

Oct 12, 2025 •

4 min read

Carboplatin is always administered intravenously (IV), delivered directly into the bloodstream by a healthcare professional in a medical facility. Unlike some other cancer treatments, it is not available or effective in an oral form.