Niraparib Alternatives Compared

View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions.
Niraparib	Carboplatin	Paclitaxel	Enter another drug to compare

Niraparib

Carboplatin

Paclitaxel

Prescription only

Prescribed for Peritoneal Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer. Niraparib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Cancer. Carboplatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Breast Cancer - Metastatic, Breast Cancer - Adjuvant, Breast Cancer, Kaposi's Sarcoma, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Wilms' Tumor. Paclitaxel... View more

More about Niraparib

More about Carboplatin

More about Paclitaxel

Ratings & Reviews

Niraparib has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 63 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect.

Carboplatin has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect.

Paclitaxel has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 10 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% reported a negative effect.

View all 63 reviews

View all 5 reviews

View all 10 reviews

Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Fatigue (25.4%)
Tiredness (17.5%)
Nausea (14.3%)
Insomnia (12.7%)
Blood issues (9.5%)
Constipation (9.5%)
High blood pressure (9.5%)

View all Niraparib side effects

View all Carboplatin side effects

View all Paclitaxel side effects

Drug Class

PARP inhibitors

Alkylating agents

Mitotic inhibitors

Generic Availability

N/A

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly.

Quantity	5 mL
Strength	10 mg/mL
Per unit^*	$2.61
Cost^*	$13.05

View all Carboplatin prices

Quantity	5 mL
Strength	6 mg/mL
Per unit^*	$3.56 - $5.95
Cost^*	$17.82 - $29.75

View all Paclitaxel prices

Get free Discount Card

Dosage Forms

N/A

Intravenous solution

Intravenous solution

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

51 hours

120 hours

17.4 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Summary unavailable.

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 609 drugs are known to interact with Niraparib:

47 major drug interactions (131 brand and generic names)
438 moderate drug interactions (1277 brand and generic names)
124 minor drug interactions (801 brand and generic names)

A total of 366 drugs are known to interact with Carboplatin:

57 major drug interactions (154 brand and generic names)
294 moderate drug interactions (837 brand and generic names)
15 minor drug interactions (39 brand and generic names)

A total of 523 drugs are known to interact with Paclitaxel:

60 major drug interactions (160 brand and generic names)
445 moderate drug interactions (1273 brand and generic names)
18 minor drug interactions (75 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Grapefruits and grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels and effects of PACLitaxel. This can... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

April 26, 2023

N/A

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

More Information

Patient Resources

Carboplatin uses

Professional Resources

¹ The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Medical Disclaimer

Niraparib Alternatives Compared

Further information

Compare Drugs