Carboplatin Calculator
Calculate the carboplatin dose using the Calvert formula based on AUC, age, weight, and serum creatinine.
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How to use the Carboplatin Dose Calculator
- Enter Target AUC (mg/mL·min): Typically 5–7, as prescribed (range: 0.5–10).
- Enter Age (years): Must be 18–120.
- Enter Weight (kg): Use metric only; range 30–300 kg.
- Enter Serum Creatinine (mg/dL): Range 0.1–10 mg/dL.
- Select Gender: Female or Male (affects CrCl calculation).
- Click Calculate Dose.
What it does:
- Calculates creatinine clearance (CrCl) using the Cockcroft-Gault formula.
- Applies the Calvert formula: Dose = AUC × (CrCl + 25).
- Outputs the carboplatin dose in mg and shows step-by-step math.
All inputs are required and must be within the specified ranges. Use metric units only.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Calvert formula calculates carboplatin dose: Dose (mg) = Target AUC × (CrCl + 25), where CrCl is creatinine clearance estimated by the Cockcroft-Gault equation.
CrCl is calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault formula: For males: ((140 - age) × weight) / (72 × serum creatinine). For females: multiply the result by 0.85.
Common target AUC values range from 4 to 6 mg/mL·min, depending on the treatment protocol and patient condition. Always follow your oncologist's prescription.
