Lucaparib 200mg Tablet

Short Description

Lucaparib 200mg Tablet is used in the treatment of prostate and ovarian cancers.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Lucaparib 200mg Tablet is used 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.

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. Lucaparib 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Breastfeeding Warning

Avoid breastfeeding during the treatment with Lucaparib 200mg Tablet and for 2 weeks after the last dose.

Lucaparib 200mg Tablet prevents (by blocking certain proteins) cancer cells from repairing their damaged DNA, causing them to die.

Before taking Lucaparib 200mg Tablet, make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, herbal remedies, etc.). After starting your treatment with Lucaparib 200mg Tablet you may be at risk of infection, so try to avoid crowds or people with colds. Report fever or any other signs of infection immediately to your doctor. Drink at least two to three-quarters of fluid every 24 hours, unless you are instructed otherwise. To reduce nausea, take antinausea medications as prescribed by your doctor, and eat small, frequent meals. Females who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least 6 months after receiving the last dose of Lucaparib 200mg Tablet. Avoid breastfeeding during the treatment with Lucaparib 200mg Tablet and for 2 weeks after the last dose. If you are a male with a female partner who is pregnant or able to conceive, use effective birth control (condom) during the treatment and for 3 months after the last dose of Lucaparib 200mg Tablet.