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Zejula TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: niraparib

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ZEJULA niraparib (as tosilate monohydrate) 100 mg capsule blister pack

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For the maintenance treatment of adult patients with advanced high-grade ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer who are in response (complete or partial) following completion of first-line platinum-based chemotherapy.,As monotherapy for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with platinum-sensitive relapsed high grade serous epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are in response (complete or partial) to platinum-based chemotherapy.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Capsule, hard
  • Oral
  • Capsule with a white body with 100 mg printed in black ink and purple cap with Niraparib printed in white ink

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 28 pack
  • 56 pack
  • 84 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient niraparib

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.

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