RIBAXA 150 Tablet 10's

childbearing potential must use a very effective contraceptive (hormone medicines and condoms) to avoid pregnancy while on therapy with Olaparib. Men must also use condoms to avoid sexual exposure of Olaparib to their female partners even if they are pregnant. Before taking RIBAXA 150 TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems. The most common side effects of taking RIBAXA 150 TABLET are nausea, vomiting, tiredness, weakness, indigestion or heartburn, loss of appetite, diarrhea, upper stomach pain, low RBC, WBC and platelet levels, headache, Changes in taste of foods, skin rashes and mouth ulcers. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects troubles you. USES OF RIBAXA 150 TABLETManagement of following types of cancer such as: Ovarian cancer Breast cancer Pancreatic cancer Prostate cancer HOW RIBAXA 150 TABLET WORKSRIBAXA 150 TABLET contains Olaparib which is an effective anticancer agent. It works by blocking the actions of an enzyme called PARP (poly ADP-ribose polymerase) within the cells, which is responsible for repairing damaged genetic material (DNA) in both normal and cancerous cells. Since cancers originated due to gene mutations (like BRCA or HER-2 negative gene mutation) contains damaged DNAs in the cells, PARP is required by the cancer cells to repair the damaged DNA and for subsequent proliferation. By blocking the actions of PARP, Olaparib stops cancer cells from repairing their DNA, causing them to die while leaving normal cells less affected. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake RIBAXA 150 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. It can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy based on your age, body weight and severity of the disease. Do not stop taking RIBAXA 150 TABLET without consulting your doctor. SIDE EFFECTS OF RIBAXA 150 TABLETCOMMON Nausea, vomiting Tiredness, weakness Indigestion or heartburn, loss of appetite, diarrhea, upper stomach pain Headache, Changes in taste of foods Dizziness, cough, shortness of breath low white blood cell counts which may be associated with fever Skin rashes Mouth ulcers (stomatitis) Low blood platelet counts causing bleeding or bruising Increase in blood creatinine - this test is used to check how your kidneys are working Abnormal liver function tests UNCOMMON increase in the size of red blood cells (not associated with any symptoms) RARE facial swelling (angioedema) pain and inflammation of fatty tissue under the skin Stop taking RIBAXA 150 TABLET and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: Pneumonitis (signs include shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing) Signs of blood clots such as pain or swelling in an extremity (blood clot in legs), shortness of breath, chest pain, breathing that is more rapid than normal or heart beats faster than normal (pulmonary embolism) Signs of liver problems (such as unexplained nausea, vomiting, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, abnormally dark or brown urine, pain at right side of the stomach area (abdomen), tiredness, less hunger) Signs of anemia (such as shortness of breath, feeling very tired, pale skin or fast heartbeat) Severe allergic reactions (such as skin rashes, itching, difficulty in breathing or swallowing, dizziness) Itchy rash or swollen, reddened skin (dermatitis) Bone marrow problems (such as myelodysplastic syndrome or acute myeloid leukaemia)