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Lucaparib 300mg Tablet
Salt Composition: RUCAPARIB
- Manufacturer: LUPIN LTD
- Pack Size: 60 TABLET(s) IN A BOTTLE
- Dosage Form: TABLET
- Strength: 300MG
- Prescription Required
- Storage: Store at 20°C to 25°C Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets If you forgot to take the tablet, take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
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Product Introduction
Lucaparib 300mg Tablet contains the active ingredient Rucaparib, an anticancer medication that belongs to the PARP (poly ADP-ribose polymerase) inhibitor class. It is commonly prescribed to treat specific types of cancer by preventing cancer cells from repairing damaged DNA, thereby slowing or stopping their growth.
Lucaparib 300mg Tablet is primarily used as maintenance therapy for ovarian cancer, as well as recurrent fallopian tube cancer and primary peritoneal cancer in adults whose disease has completely or partially responded to platinum-based chemotherapy. Under the guidance of an oncologist, Lucaparib for ovarian cancer helps maintain treatment response and delay disease progression.
In addition, Lucaparib 300mg is indicated for patients with certain BRCA gene mutations who have previously received at least two chemotherapy regimens. It may also be prescribed as maintenance treatment after chemotherapy has successfully reduced tumor size. In selected cases, Lucaparib for prostate cancer is recommended for eligible patients based on specific genetic and clinical factors.
The Lucaparib 300mg dosage should always be taken exactly as directed by your healthcare provider, and the treatment schedule should never be changed without medical advice. If necessary, your doctor may recommend a suitable Lucaparib 300mg substitute based on your medical condition.
Uses
Lucaparib 300Mg uses are Ovarian cancer Fallopian tube cancer Primary peritoneal cancer Prostate cancer
How it works
Lucaparib 300mg tablet is an inhibitor of poly Adenosine diphosphate-ribose polymerase enzymes, including PARP-1, PARP-2, and PARP-3, which play a role in DNA repair. It blocks an enzyme that repairs damaged DNA in the cancer cells, resulting in their death.
How to Use
It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Lucaparib 300mg tablet based on the disease condition and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time, with or without food. Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Lucaparib 300Mg side effects are Common Rash Constipation Decrease in appetite Diarrhea, indigestion Nausea, vomiting Changes in the blood count Shortness of breath Tiredness Serious Severe anemia Hypersensitivity reactions Sepsis (blood infection) Pneumonia
References
- Rubraca 250mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). www.medicines.org.uk. [revised on 2022] [cited 2023 Apr 11]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/10027/smpc
- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION - Rucaparib. [revised on 2018] [cited 2023 Apr 11]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/209115s003lbl.pdf
- Shirley M. Rucaparib: A Review in Ovarian Cancer. Targeted Oncology. [2019 Apr 1] [cited 2022 Oct 15];14(2):237â46. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30830551/
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: unsafe Do not take Lucaparib 300mg tablet if you are pregnant because this may harm the unborn baby. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Use effective contraception during the treatment and for 6 months after the last dose.
Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Lucaparib 300mg tablet is safe to be administer in patients with lung diseases. Inform your physician if you have any lung diseases before initiating the therapy.
Breastfeeding: unsafe Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Lucaparib 300mg tablet because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby. Do not breastfeed during the treatment.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.