Olaparib

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Olaparib
TermOlaparib
Short definitionOintment - (pronounced) (OYNT-ment) A substance used on the skin to soothe or heal a wound, burn, rash, scrape, or other skin problem. Also called ointment 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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olaparib - (pronounced) (oh-LA-poof-rib) drug used to treat adults with certain types of prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, breast cancer or ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Olaparib blocks an enzyme involved in many cell functions, including repairing DNA damage. Blocking this enzyme can help prevent cancer cells from repairing their damaged DNA, causing them to die. Olaparib is a type of PARP inhibitor. Also called AZD2281, Lynparza and PARP inhibitor AZD2281

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