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Side effect(s) of Olaratumab

Read the side effects of Olaratumab as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

General - Unusual tiredness, muscle pain, dry eyes

Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, mouth sores.

Skin - Hair loss

Central nervous system - Anxiety, headache, neuropathy (problem with the nerves)



Other Precautions : Discard the solution immediately if there is any presence of particulate matter or discoloration before administration.

Drug Name : Olaratumab

Olaratumab generic Olaratumab belongs to a group of medications called monoclonal antibodies. It is a platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha(PDGFR-α) blocking antibody used along with doxorubicin to treat certain types of soft tissue sarcomas in adults that cannot be treated with surgery or radiation. Soft tissue sarcomas are cancers that originate from tissues like muscle, fat, tendons, blood vessels or nerves. The drug mainly acts by slowing or stopping down the growth of cancer cells.
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