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Regimen Information
For Paraplatin + etoposide, including Side Effects
Paraplatin + etoposide
Drugs in this Regimen:
How Paraplatin + etoposide chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.
Paraplatin + etoposide for the treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer
Paraplatin + etoposide is a chemotherapy regimen used in the treatment of small cell lung cancer. This treatment involves two chemotherapy drugs: Paraplatin (carboplatin) and etoposide.
Chemotherapy is often given as a combination of drugs. Combinations usually work better than single drugs because different drugs kill cancer cells in different ways.
MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF PARAPLATIN + ETOPOSIDE
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Risk of Infection
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Anemia
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Bleeding
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Nausea & Vomiting