Olaratumab Benefits & Uses

Olaratumab is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Olaratumab Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Soft Tissue Sarcoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given on day 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle until disease progression
Geriatric	Disease: Soft Tissue Sarcoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given on day 1 and 8 of each 21-day cycle until disease progression

Olaratumab Related Warnings

Is the use of Olaratumab safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Olaratumab during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Olaratumab safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Olaratumab in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Olaratumab on the Kidneys?

Olaratumab may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Olaratumab on the Liver?

Olaratumab is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Olaratumab on the Heart?

You can take Olaratumab without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Olaratumab with Other Drugs

Olaratumab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Etanercept

BCG (Bacillus calmette-guerin)

Rubella (German Measles)

Moderate

Denosumab

Olaratumab Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Olaratumab unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Olaratumab

Is this Olaratumab habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Olaratumab has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Olaratumab as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Olaratumab is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Olaratumab is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Olaratumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Olaratumab

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Olaratumab and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Olaratumab

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Olaratumab with alcohol.

Unknown