Rucaparib 300 mg Tablet Product introduction
Its use in the treatment of prostate and ovarian cancers. It works by stopping the repair of damaged cancer cells, which stops their further growth, and kills the damaged cancer cells.
Rucaparib 300 Tablet can be taken with or without food, but better to have it at the same time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it.
This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as advised by the doctor. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Uses of Rucaparib 300 mg
- Prostate cancer
- Ovarian cancer
Benefits of Rucaparib 300 mg
In Prostate cancer
Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all.
Rucaparib 300 Tablet decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells and also relieves difficulty in passing urine. This makes it easier to urinate.
In Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is a cancer that begins in the female organs that produce eggs (ovaries). This type of cancer is usually detected very late and can be fatal too. It usually spreads to the pelvis and stomach. Rucaparib 300 Tablet kills the cancer cells and also prevents the repair of damaged cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but has some side effects that may be bothersome. Consult your doctor to know about the ways that can help you avoid these side effects.
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Side effects of Rucaparib 300 mg
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you worry about them
Common side effects
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Rash
- Increased liver enzymes
- Decreased appetite
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Weakness
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Myelodysplastic syndrome
- Acute myeloid leukemia (blood cancer)
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rucaparib 300 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Rucaparib 300 Tablet prevents (by blocking certain proteins) cancer cells from repairing their damaged DNA, causing them to die.
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