Olaratumab Benefits & Uses

Olaratumab is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Olaratumab Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Soft Tissue Sarcoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given on day 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle until disease progression
Geriatric	Disease: Soft Tissue Sarcoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given on day 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle until disease progression

Olaratumab Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Olaratumab is used -

Severe

Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

Moderate

Peripheral Neuropathy

Common

Hair Loss
Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Weakness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Chills
Back Pain
Blurred vision
Chest tightness

Olaratumab Related Warnings

Is the use of Olaratumab safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Olaratumab for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Olaratumab safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Olaratumab for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Olaratumab on the Kidneys?

Olaratumab rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Olaratumab on the Liver?

Olaratumab has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Olaratumab on the Heart?

Olaratumab is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Olaratumab with Other Drugs

Olaratumab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Etanercept

BCG (Bacillus calmette-guerin)

Rubella (German Measles)

Moderate

Denosumab

Olaratumab Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olaratumab unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Olaratumab

Is this Olaratumab habit forming or addictive?

Olaratumab is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Olaratumab, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Olaratumab can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Olaratumab only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Olaratumab is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Olaratumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Olaratumab

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Olaratumab together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Olaratumab

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Olaratumab with alcohol.

Unknown