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Medicines carboplatinQuestion & answer

carboplatin · Medicine question

Is carboplatin contraindicated in patients with severe myelosuppression?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, carboplatin is contraindicated in patients with severe myelosuppression.

Sources for this answer

Carboplatin 10 mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for InfusionHospira UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 28Document updated 18 August 2026

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