Does carboplatin IV have side effects?
The following side effects are associated with carboplatin IV:
Common side effects of carboplatin IV:
| Hemorrhage | Severe |
| Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site | Severe |
| Infection | Severe |
| Decreased Function of Bone Marrow | Severe |
| Anemia | Severe |
| Decreased Blood Platelets | Severe |
| Decreased White Blood Cells | Severe |
| Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell | Severe |
| Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet | Less Severe |
| Hair Loss | Less Severe |
| Pain | Less Severe |
| Feel Like Throwing Up | Less Severe |
| Throwing Up | Less Severe |
| Stomach Cramps | Less Severe |
| Feeling Weak | Less Severe |
| Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood | Less Severe |
| Low Amount of Calcium in the Blood | Less Severe |
| Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood | Less Severe |
| Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood | Less Severe |
Infrequent side effects of carboplatin IV:
| Toxic Effect on Brain or Spinal Cord Function | Severe |
| Toxicity to Organs of Hearing | Severe |
| Bronchospasm | Severe |
| Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy | Severe |
| Itching | Severe |
| Hives | Severe |
| Rash | Severe |
| Trouble Breathing | Severe |
| Reaction due to an Allergy | Severe |
| Problems with Eyesight | Less Severe |
| Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements | Less Severe |
| Diarrhea | Less Severe |
| Abnormal Liver Function Tests | Less Severe |
Rare side effects of carboplatin IV:
| Poor Vision | Severe |
| Painful, Red or Swollen Mouth | Severe |
| Life Threatening Allergic Reaction | Severe |
| High Blood Pressure | Less Severe |
| Loss of Appetite | Less Severe |





