Difference between revisions of "Rucaparib (Rubraca)"

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**2023-04-24: Indication withdrawn
 
**2023-04-24: Indication withdrawn
 
*Uncertain date: Rubraca is indicated as monotherapy for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with platinum-sensitive relapsed [[Ovarian cancer|high-grade epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer]] who are in response (complete or partial) to platinum-based chemotherapy.
 
*Uncertain date: Rubraca is indicated as monotherapy for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with platinum-sensitive relapsed [[Ovarian cancer|high-grade epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer]] who are in response (complete or partial) to platinum-based chemotherapy.
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*2023-10-12: CHMP approved new indication as monotherapy for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with advanced (FIGO Stages III and IV) [[Ovarian cancer|high-grade epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer]] who are in response (complete or partial) following completion of first-line platinum-based chemotherapy.
  
 
==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==

Revision as of 02:05, 5 November 2023

General information

Class/mechanism: PARP inhibitor. Rucaparib inhibits activity of the poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) enzymes--including PARP-1, PARP-2, and PARP-3--and interferes with PARP-mediated DNA repair. PARP inhibitor cytotoxicity is believed to involve formation of PARP-DNA complexes, DNA damage, apotosis, and cell death. This cytotoxicity was observed to have increased cytotoxicity in cells with mutations in BRCA1, BRCA2, and other DNA repair genes.[1][2][3][4]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]

Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

Ovarian cancer - PARTIALLY WITHDRAWN

Prostate cancer

History of changes in EMA indication

Also known as

  • Code names: CO-338, AG-014699, PF-0136738
  • Brand name: Rubraca

References