Ruparib 200mg Tablet

Ruparib 200mg Tablet contains the active ingredient rucaparib. It is an anti-cancer medicine that belongs to the class of medications called PARP (poly ADP-ribose polymerase) inhibitors. It is used to help maintain the response to other treatments for certain types of ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, and primary peritoneal cancer that has recurred in adults who have previously completely responded or partially responded to other chemotherapy treatments. It is also used to treat certain types of cancer in patients with specific gene (BRCA) changes who have received treatment with at least two other chemotherapy treatments. It is also indicated as maintenance therapy immediately after chemotherapy which has caused the tumour to shrink. Do not take Ruparib 200mg Tablet if you are allergic to rucaparib or any of the ingredients. This medication can cause low blood counts; hence your healthcare professional will advise you to take certain blood tests before and every month during the treatment. Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or abdominal pain during the treatment because this medicine may affect your stomach or bowels. Ruparib 200mg Tablet should not be given to children under 18 years of age. Notify your physician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, suspecting, or planning for pregnancy during the treatment with this medicine. Women with reproductive potential should use effective contraception during the treatment.

Ovarian cancer Fallopian tube cancer Primary peritoneal cancer Prostate cancer

Ruparib 200mg 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.

It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Ruparib 200mg 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 are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. 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

You may get sunburn easily during treatment with Ruparib 200mg Tablet. Keep out of direct sunlight and wear protective clothing that covers your head, arms, and legs. Use sunscreen and lip balm with a sun protection factor (SPF) after consulting your doctor. If you vomit after taking the medicine, do not take an extra dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor. Your doctor may do lab tests to check the therapy's effectiveness or monitor the unwanted side effects.