Olarigen (Olaparib) | 150mg | 50mg

Olarigen (Olaparib) is a medication that belongs to the class of PARP inhibitors, a category of targeted therapy. In targeted therapy, drugs target specific cells and block the proteins that cause cancer cells to grow and spread.

The full form of PARP is (poly ADP-ribose polymerase). It is an enzyme that is involved in DNA repair within cells. Olarigen is a PARP inhibitor, works by blocking the function of PARP. This is particularly effective in cancers with mutations in the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes. These genes play a crucial role in DNA repair. In this process, olarigen hinders DNA repairs and blocks cancer cells from growing.

Olarigen (Olaparib) Indications

FDA has approved olarigen to treat cancers with BRCA mutations like

• Prostate Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer

Rather Olarigen can be used in combination with other medication according to a doctor’s prescription to treat another disease.

Olarigen Mechanism of Action

As we mentioned above that it is a PARP inhibitor works by blocking the protein of cancer cells that helps them to grow and spread to other parts of the body. At first, it targets BARCA genes, blocks their DNA-repairing ability, and helps patients to get a cure.

Dosage and Administration of Olarigen

The general dosage information of olarigen is 15 mg twice a day for adult patients for up to 1 year. As it is general information it may change according to the doctor’s prescription and the patient’s medical condition. The dosage might be changed if the patient faces any severe problems while taking olarigen.

It is an oral medication. Patients can swallow it or make a suspension of it and drink it. It is administrable with or without food which is preferable to the patient or suggested by a doctor.

For below 12 years patient, they must follow doctors’ suggestions.

Side Effects of Olarigen(Olaparib)

Every medicine has side effects, it can be severe or mild. There are some common side effects of taking olarigen mentioned below

• Fatigue
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• loss of appetite
• Headache

If patients face any severe side effects, they must inform their healthcare professional.

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Olarigen Cost

The branded Lynparza is very high and patients can not afford it even with insurance. But olarigen is cheaper than the branded one. As the price of medicine is not stable I can not mention the exact price here. If you want to buy or know the cost of olarigen please feel free to WhatsApp us at +8801304498958. We are also available on WeChat, Instagram, and Telegram.

Here are Some FAQs about Olarigen(Olaparib)

Q-1: How to treat pancreatic cancer with olaparib?

A: Olaparib is only effective in pancreatic cancer with BRCA genes. This is a targeted therapy and not considered as first-line therapy. It helps to treat pancreatic cancer by inhibiting PARP which causes cancer cells to repair DNA.

Q-2: Is Olarigen as effective as Lynparza?

A: Lynparza and Olarigen both are manufactured by following similar formulas so it can be said that their effectiveness is the same. In comparison with Lynparza, Olarigen is affordable for patients even those who do not have insurance.

Q-3: Are Olarigen and Olanib similar?

A: Yes, Olarigen and Olanib both are the same medicine but are manufactured by different pharmaceuticals.

If you have any other questions in your mind feel free to ask and the information shared above does not take them as medical advice.

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