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Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat various cancers, including ovarian, breast, pancreatic, and prostate. It contains Olaparib, a targeted drug called a PARP inhibitor. PARP is a protein that helps damaged cells repair themselves. Olaparib stops PARP working. Some cancer cells rely on PARP to keep their DNA healthy. So, the cancer cells die when Olaparib stops PARP from repairing DNA damage. Avoid taking this medication if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this should use birth control to avoid pregnancy.
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Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's is an 'anti-cancer' drug used to treat various cancers, including ovarian, breast, pancreatic, and prostate. Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific body part grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can attack and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs.
Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's contains Olaparib, a targeted drug called a PARP inhibitor. PARP (polyadenosine 5’-diphosphoribose polymerase) is a protein that helps damaged cells repair themselves. Olaparib stops PARP working. Some cancer cells rely on PARP to keep their DNA healthy. So, the cancer cells die when Olaparib stops PARP from repairing DNA damage.
Use this medicine as directed by your doctor. You may sometimes experience shortness of breath (dyspnoea), feeling very tired, pale skin or fast heartbeat, anaemia, feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting), indigestion or heartburn (dyspepsia), loss of appetite, headache, changes in taste of foods (dysgeusia), feeling dizzy, cough and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects may gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop using the Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's if you have severe allergic reactions to Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's or other medicines or suffer from severe infections, renal dysfunction, hepatic disorders and blood cell counts are too low. Avoid taking Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. While on Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's treatment, you should avoid eating grapefruit, Seville oranges or consuming grapefruit juice since it can affect how the medicine works.
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Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines known as 'anti-cancer' drugs used to treat various cancers, including Ovarian, breast, pancreatic, and prostate. Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's contains Olaparib, a targeted drug called a PARP inhibitor. PARP (polyadenosine 5’-diphosphoribose polymerase) is a protein that helps damaged cells repair themselves. Olaparib stops PARP working. Some cancer cells rely on PARP to keep their DNA healthy. So, the cancer cells die when Olaparib stops PARP from repairing DNA damage.
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Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or healthcare professional has told you. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's if you have severe allergic reactions to Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's or other medicines or suffer from any medical illness. Avoid taking Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. Do not start Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's unless patients have recovered from haematological damage induced by previous chemotherapy (Grade 1). Check full blood count for cytopenia at baseline and monthly afterwards for clinically significant changes during treatment. For persistent haematological toxicity, discontinue Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's and monitor blood count weekly until recovery. Do not receive any immunization or vaccination without your doctor's approval while taking the Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's.
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Alcohol
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Avoid alcohol consumption while on treatment with Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's.
Pregnancy
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Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's should not be used during pregnancy because it can harm your fetus (newborn baby). Both women of childbearing potential and men must use an effective contraception method while taking Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's and at least for six months later treatment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing this medicine.
Breast Feeding
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Do not breastfeed during this treatment because the medicine may pass into your milk. Doctors normally advise against breastfeeding throughout this treatment and for one month after the final medication is taken.
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Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's may affect your reactions and your ability to drive. Do not drive and/or operate machines that require your alertness.
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In patients with mild or moderate liver impairment, there is no need to alter the initial dose. There is no information available on patients with severe liver impairment.
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In patients with mild or moderate kidney impairment, there is no need to alter the initial dose. There is no information available on patients with severe kidney impairment.
Children
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The safety and effectiveness of Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's in pediatric patients have not been established.
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Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's is used to treat ovarian, breast, pancreatic, and prostate cancers.
Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's contains Olaparib, a targeted drug called a PARP inhibitor. PARP is a protein that helps damaged cells to repair themselves. Olaparib stops PARP working. Some cancer cells rely on PARP to keep their DNA healthy. So, the cancer cells die when Olaparib stops PARP from repairing DNA damage.
If you are allergic to Olaparib or any other ingredients in this medication, are breastfeeding, or have too low blood cell counts, you should not use Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's.
Yes, Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's can cause low neutrophils levels, a type of white blood cells that help fight infections. If your white blood cells become low, you can be at higher risk for infections. Tell your doctor if you develop a fever or have an infection.
Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without talking to your doctor first. Also, avoid contact with people who recently had immunizations /vaccinations.
Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's is not a traditional chemotherapy pill. It's a targeted therapy, also known as a PARP inhibitor, which works differently from chemotherapy.
When taking Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's, avoid or limit foods high in grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as these can interact with the medication. Additionally, consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dietary advice.
The duration of Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's treatment can vary depending on the type of cancer being treated and the patient's response to the medication. Generally, Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's is taken until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or completion of a specified treatment period. Therefore, follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
Before taking Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's, inform your doctor about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications. Also, mention if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. This will ensure safe use and help avoid any potential interactions.
Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's can interact with other medications, so do not use any other medications unless your doctor advises. Your doctor will check for potential interactions and advise you on how to take them safely with Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's.
No, Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and it causes unwanted side effects. However, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
The common side effects of Ribaxa 100 mg Tablet 10's are feeling very tired, pale skin, feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting), indigestion or heartburn (dyspepsia), loss of appetite, headache, changes in taste of foods (dysgeusia), feeling dizzy, cough and diarrhoea. Please consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
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