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MEDICAL INFORMATION
Zejula Key Facts
What is Zejula?
Zejula is the brand name for niraparib and is available as an oral capsule.
What dosages is Zejula available in?
Zejula is available as a 100 mg oral capsule.
What is Zejula used for?
Zejula is a PARP inhibitor and is used for the following:
Maintenance treatment for advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that’s responded to chemotherapy
Maintenance treatment for recurrent ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer with BRCA mutations that’s responded to chemotherapy
How does Zejula work?
Zejula is a PARP inhibitor, which means it stops the PARP protein in the body from working. The PARP protein normally helps cells, including cancer cells, grow and survive by fixing damaged DNA. By blocking PARP from working, Zejula prevents cancer cells from repairing their DNA, which kills them.
How do I take Zejula?
Zejula is dosed as follows:
Maintenance treatment for advanced ovarian cancer:
- Weighing less than 77 kg (170 lbs) OR with a platelet level of less than 150,000/mcL: The typical dose is 200 mg by mouth once a day
- Weighing 77 kg (170 lbs) or more AND with a platelet level of 150,000/mcL or more: The typical dose is 300 mg by mouth once a day
- Maintenance treatment for recurrent ovarian cancer with BRCA mutations: The typical dose is 300 mg by mouth once a day
Your dose might be different if you have liver problems or experience side effects from the medication.
Is it safe for me to take Zejula?
Zejula is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
Zejula Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Zejula:
- Nausea
- Low platelet count
- Low red blood cells
- Tiredness
- Constipation
- Muscle, bone, or joint pain
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
- Poor appetite
Zejula Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Zejula. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Bone marrow problems: infections, fever, trouble breathing, weight loss, bleeding or bruising more easily, blood in the urine or stool, weakness
- Extremely high blood pressure: headache, dizziness, nosebleeds
- Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES): severe headaches, seizures, confusion, changes in vision
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Zejula
There are no major drug interactions listed for Zejula. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking.
Who makes Zejula?
GlaxoSmithKline
Is Zejula safe in pregnancy?
Zejula can harm your unborn baby and may cause
loss of pregnancy (miscarriage). If you are able to become pregnant, your healthcare provider may perform a pregnancy test before you start treatment with Zejula. Females who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control (contraception)during treatment with Zejula and for 6 months after the last dose of Zejula. Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control methods that may be right for you. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant.
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