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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Composition :

OLAPARIB-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTINEOPLASTIC

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India
Other Info - BRC0006

FAQs

Brcaone 100 Tablet 60'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 Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's.

Yes, Brcaone 100 Tablet 60'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.

Yes, Olaparib was generally a well-tolerated medication. Take Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's pills exactly as directed by your healthcare provider. Do not change your dose or stop taking Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's unless your healthcare physician instructs you. If you encounter side symptoms, your healthcare provider may temporarily discontinue your Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's therapy or adjust your Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's dose.

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid alcohol consumption while on treatment with Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Brcaone 100 Tablet 60'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 Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's and at least for six months later treatment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing this medicine.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

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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Driving

Caution

Brcaone 100 Tablet 60'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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Liver

Caution

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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Kidney

Caution

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.

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Children

Caution

The safety and effectiveness of Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's in pediatric patients have not been established.

About Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's

Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's belongs to a group of medicines known as 'anti-cancer' drugs 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.

Brcaone 100 Tablet 60'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 Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop using the Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's if you have severe allergic reactions to Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's or other medicines or suffer from severe infections, renal dysfunction, hepatic disorders and blood cell counts are too low. Avoid taking Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. While on Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's treatment, you should avoid eating grapefruit, Seville oranges or consuming grapefruit juice since it can affect how the medicine works.

Uses of Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's

Cancer (Ovarian cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and prostate cancer)

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Brcaone 100 Tablet 60'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. Thus, it treats various cancers, including Ovarian, breast, pancreatic, and prostate. It can be used alone or with other chemotherapy drugs, depending on your type of cancer.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Side Effects of Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's

  • Feeling sick (nausea)
  • Being sick (vomiting)
  • Feeling tired or weak (fatigue)
  • Feeling very tired
  • Indigestion or heartburn (dyspepsia)
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache
  • Changes in the taste of foods (dysgeusia)
  • Feeling dizzy
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath (dyspnoea)
  • Diarrhoea
  • Low white blood cell count (leukopenia or neutropenia)
  • Rash
  • Sore mouth (stomatitis)
  • Upper abdominal pain (pain in the stomach area under the ribs)
  • Blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the leg (venous thrombosis)

Drug Warnings

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or healthcare professional has told you. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's if you have severe allergic reactions to Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's or other medicines or suffer from any medical illness. Avoid taking Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. Do not start Brcaone 100 Tablet 60'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 Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's and monitor blood count weekly until recovery. Do not receive any immunization or vaccination without your doctor's approval while taking the Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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OlaparibEnzalutamide
Severe
OlaparibAmprenavir
Severe

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OlaparibEnzalutamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brcaone 100 Tablet:
Co-administration of Enzalutamide and Brcaone 100 Tablet may decrease the blood levels of Brcaone 100 Tablet, which may make Brcaone 100 Tablet less effective in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Enzalutamide and Brcaone 100 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
OlaparibAmprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brcaone 100 Tablet:
Using Amprenavir and Brcaone 100 Tablet can increase the blood levels of Brcaone 100 Tablet. This can increase the risk and/or severity of side effects of Brcaone 100 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Amprenavir and Brcaone 100 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, contact the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brcaone 100 Tablet:
Using Darunavir and Brcaone 100 Tablet can increase the blood levels of Brcaone 100 Tablet. This can increase the risk and/or severity of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or discomfort, lung problems, and impaired bone marrow function resulting in low numbers of different types of blood cells.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Darunavir and Brcaone 100 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, contact the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brcaone 100 Tablet:
Using Posaconazole and Brcaone 100 Tablet can increase the blood levels of Brcaone 100 Tablet. This can increase the risk and/or severity of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or discomfort.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between posaconazole and Brcaone 100 Tablet, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brcaone 100 Tablet:
Using Crizotinib and Brcaone 100 Tablet can increase the blood levels of Brcaone 100 Tablet. This can increase the risk and/or severity of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or discomfort, lung problems, and impaired bone marrow function resulting in low numbers of different types of blood cells.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Crizotinib and Brcaone 100 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, contact the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brcaone 100 Tablet:
Aprepitant may significantly raise Brcaone 100 Tablet levels in the blood. This has a tendency to intensify side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Despite the fact that Aprepitant and naloxegol interact, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have paleness, tiredness, dizziness, fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscular pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or pain while urinating , consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OlaparibNefazodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brcaone 100 Tablet:
Using Nefazodone and Brcaone 100 Tablet can increase the blood levels of Brcaone 100 Tablet. This can increase the risk and/or severity of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or discomfort, lung problems, and impaired bone marrow function resulting in low numbers of different types of blood cells.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Nefazodone and Brcaone 100 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, contact the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
OlaparibFosphenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brcaone 100 Tablet:
When Brcaone 100 Tablet is taken with Fosphenytoin, it can cause Brcaone 100 Tablet to be broken down faster in the body. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Brcaone 100 Tablet with Fosphenytoin can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
OlaparibEtravirine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brcaone 100 Tablet:
Using Etravirine together with Brcaone 100 Tablet can reduce the blood levels of Brcaone 100 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Brcaone 100 Tablet and Etravirine together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Your doctor can recommend other options that won't cause any problems when taken together. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
OlaparibMibefradil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brcaone 100 Tablet:
Using Mibefradil and Brcaone 100 Tablet can increase the blood levels of Brcaone 100 Tablet. This can increase the risk and/or severity of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or discomfort, lung problems, and impaired bone marrow function resulting in low numbers of different types of blood cells.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Mibefradil and Brcaone 100 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like paleness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, contact the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No

Special Advise

  • Pregnancy testing is recommended for females of reproductive potential prior to initiating treatment with Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's.
  • Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's.
  • Monitor complete blood count for cytopenia at baseline and monthly for clinically significant changes during treatment.
  • Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to monitor your liver function, electrolyte levels, and blood cell count in your blood.
  • Peripheral blood counts should be frequently monitored during Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's treatment and, when appropriate, until recovery is achieved.
  • Do not donate sperm during treatment with Brcaone 100 Tablet 60's for three months after your last dose.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving both physical and mental health.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Include leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, and herbs.
  • Get optimal sleep; rest well.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid fast, fried, processed meats, refined carbs and added sugars.

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