Proper Use
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Medicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before using this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.
Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.
This medicine usually comes with patient information leaflet. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Swallow the capsules whole. Do not crush, break, chew, or open it. You may take this medicine with or without food.
Take this medicine at the same time each day. You may take this medicine at bedtime if you have nausea.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
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For oral dosage form (capsules):
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For first-line maintenance treatment of advanced ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer:
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Adults—Dose is base on body weight or platelet count and must be determined by your doctor:
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Weighs 77 kilograms (kg) or more, or platelet count 150,000 microliters (µL) or more—300 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated.
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Weighs less than 77 kilograms (kg) or platelet count less than 150,000 microliters (µL)—200 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For maintenance treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer:
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Adults—300 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed and tolerated.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
If you vomit after taking a dose, do not take an extra dose.
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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