Carboplatin is sometimes used in treating mesothelioma; most especially for head, neck, lung, and ovarian cancers. Although it is a modified form of the Cisplatin drug, it has less severe side effects than many drugs for chemotherapy.
It works by binding itself to the DNA in order that the cells cannot function normally and eventually dies. Generally, Carboplatin is carried out as an out-patient medication in a treatment center or a hospital. Sometimes, the patient would need more frequent sessions or Carboplatin combination with other drugs and thus, would have to stay overnight in a hospital.

As already mentioned, less severe side effects may be experienced by the patient. They may be one or more of the following: appetite loss, constipation, fatigue, impaired hearing, impaired vision, loss of hair, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain.
A patient who is under the treatment of Carboplatin drugs should stay away from those who are sick with any form of illness because he might experience malfunction of the immune system and may be susceptible to infection.
The patient may notice blood in his urine or may suffer pain or difficulty in urinating as kidney damage is another possible side effects of carboplatin.

Regardless of how little side effects you experience, it is important to let your doctor know about them. You may also have them documented so that you stay organized while under treatment.