Olaparib
Information about Olaparib
Olaparib Uses
Olaparib is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer and breast cancer.
How Olaparib works
Olaparib is an anticancer medication. It works by inhibiting the growth of select tumor cell lines in vitro and decrease tumor growth in both as monotherapy or following chemotherapy.
Common side effects of Olaparib
Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Headache, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), Taste change, Cough, Breathlessness, Indigestion, Abdominal pain
Available Medicine for Olaparib
LynparzaAstraZeneca
₹43328 to ₹437612 variant(s)
OlapzaIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹4200 to ₹62002 variant(s)
BracanatNatco Pharma Ltd
₹18500 to ₹225003 variant(s)
RibaxaDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹10000 to ₹140002 variant(s)
BrcaoneEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹36000 to ₹450002 variant(s)
FemmeolaMedicamen Biotech Ltd
₹12600 to ₹504003 variant(s)
CanribAdley Formulations
₹9600 to ₹138002 variant(s)
LupiparpLupin Ltd
₹17500 to ₹244002 variant(s)
OlzaparDelarc Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
₹42658 to ₹565542 variant(s)
OlabirAprazer Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹11500 to ₹455002 variant(s)
Expert advice for Olaparib
- Take Olaparib exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not alter your dose without consulting your doctor.
- Drinking plenty of fluids can help reduce some side effects, such as nausea and vomiting. Try to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water each day.
- Olaparib can affect your blood cell counts. Ensure you have regular blood tests as recommended by your doctor to monitor for potential issues like anemia or low white blood cell counts.
- Olaparib can harm an unborn baby. Women should use effective contraception during treatment and for a period after the last dose. Men with female partners of reproductive potential should also use effective contraception during treatment and for a specified time afterward.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise, and managing stress. This can help improve your overall well-being during treatment.