Rucaparib Benefits & Uses

Rucaparib is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Rucaparib 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(Female)	Disease: Ovarian Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ovarian Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Rucaparib Side Effects

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

Severe

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Increased Liver Enzymes
Fatigue
Nausea or vomiting

Mild

Dyspepsia
Dizziness
Headache
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Photosensitivity

Common

Weakness
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)

Rucaparib Related Warnings

Is the use of Rucaparib safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Rucaparib in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Rucaparib safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Rucaparib in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Rucaparib on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Rucaparib on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Rucaparib on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Rucaparib on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Rucaparib on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Rucaparib on heart. So it is not known whether taking Rucaparib will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Rucaparib with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Paracetamol,Tramadol

Alfentanil

Bendamustine

Caffeine

Citalopram

Clopidogrel

Codeine

Rucaparib Contraindications

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

Blood Cancer
Contraceptives

Frequently asked Questions about Rucaparib

Is this Rucaparib habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Rucaparib has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Rucaparib. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Rucaparib should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Rucaparib is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Rucaparib Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rucaparib

There is no information on the effects of taking Rucaparib with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Rucaparib

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Rucaparib and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Rucaparib

Rubraca 300 mg - ₹417975
Rucaparib Tablet - ₹113000

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Rubraca® (rucaparib)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1116-1117

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