This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Zejula?
Other drugs may interact with niraparib, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Further information
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use Zejula only for the indication prescribed.
Copyright 1996-2020 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 1.01.
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Medical Disclaimer
The content of Holevn is solely for the purpose of providing information about Thuốc Zejula and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please contact your nearest doctor or clinic, hospital for advice. We do not accept liability if the patient arbitrarily uses the drug without following a doctor’s prescription.
Reference from: https://www.drugs.com/zejula.html
Usual Adult Dose for Peritoneal Cancer:
300 mg orally once a day
Duration of Therapy: Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Comments:
-Initiate treatment with this drug no later than 8 weeks after a patient’s most recent platinum-containing regimen.
-Bedtime administration may be a potential method for managing nausea.
Use: Maintenance treatment of recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are in a complete or partial response to platinum-based chemotherapy.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call 115.
What should I avoid while taking Zejula?
Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Zejula side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Zejula: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
-
pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
-
sores or white patches in or around your mouth, trouble swallowing or talking, dry mouth, bad breath, altered sense of taste;
-
pain or burning when you urinate;
-
increased blood pressure – severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears, anxiety, nosebleed;
-
low blood cell counts – fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, swollen gums, mouth sores, skin sores, rapid heart rate, pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, feeling light-headed; or
-
signs of a bone marrow disorder – fever, weakness, tiredness, feeling short of breath, weight loss, blood in your urine or stools.
Your cancer treatments may be delayed or permanently discontinued if you have certain side effects.
Common Zejula side effects may include:
-
indigestion, stomach pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting;
-
constipation, diarrhea;
-
irregular heartbeats, feeling short of breath;
-
abnormal liver function tests;
-
dry mouth, mouth sores;
-
altered sense of taste;
-
back pain, muscle or joint pain;
-
feeling tired;
-
headache, dizziness, anxiety;
-
sleep problems (insomnia);
-
sore throat; or
-
rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Zejula?
Other drugs may interact with niraparib, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Further information
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use Zejula only for the indication prescribed.
Copyright 1996-2020 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 1.01.
Related questions
Medical Disclaimer
The content of Holevn is solely for the purpose of providing information about Thuốc Zejula and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please contact your nearest doctor or clinic, hospital for advice. We do not accept liability if the patient arbitrarily uses the drug without following a doctor’s prescription.
Reference from: https://www.drugs.com/zejula.html
Usual Adult Dose for Peritoneal Cancer:
300 mg orally once a day
Duration of Therapy: Until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Comments:
-Initiate treatment with this drug no later than 8 weeks after a patient’s most recent platinum-containing regimen.
-Bedtime administration may be a potential method for managing nausea.
Use: Maintenance treatment of recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are in a complete or partial response to platinum-based chemotherapy.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call 115.
What should I avoid while taking Zejula?
Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Zejula side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Zejula: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
-
pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
-
sores or white patches in or around your mouth, trouble swallowing or talking, dry mouth, bad breath, altered sense of taste;
-
pain or burning when you urinate;
-
increased blood pressure – severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears, anxiety, nosebleed;
-
low blood cell counts – fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, swollen gums, mouth sores, skin sores, rapid heart rate, pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, feeling light-headed; or
-
signs of a bone marrow disorder – fever, weakness, tiredness, feeling short of breath, weight loss, blood in your urine or stools.
Your cancer treatments may be delayed or permanently discontinued if you have certain side effects.
Common Zejula side effects may include:
-
indigestion, stomach pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting;
-
constipation, diarrhea;
-
irregular heartbeats, feeling short of breath;
-
abnormal liver function tests;
-
dry mouth, mouth sores;
-
altered sense of taste;
-
back pain, muscle or joint pain;
-
feeling tired;
-
headache, dizziness, anxiety;
-
sleep problems (insomnia);
-
sore throat; or
-
rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Zejula?
Other drugs may interact with niraparib, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Further information
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use Zejula only for the indication prescribed.
Copyright 1996-2020 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 1.01.
Related questions
Medical Disclaimer
The content of Holevn is solely for the purpose of providing information about Thuốc Zejula and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please contact your nearest doctor or clinic, hospital for advice. We do not accept liability if the patient arbitrarily uses the drug without following a doctor’s prescription.
Reference from: https://www.drugs.com/zejula.html
