Ovarian cancer drugs

Seeing a long list of drug names can feel overwhelming. Here they're grouped the way care teams usually think about them, so you and your family can find where you are.

ℹ️ General information to help you and your loved ones talk with your care team, not medical advice. Read our disclaimer.

Drugs by line of therapy

Which line a drug is used in depends on your cancer's stage, biomarkers, earlier treatment, and overall health. Your care team will decide what's right for you. Many drugs are used in more than one line.

🌱 Early-stage (before or after surgery)

1️⃣ First-line for advanced cancer

2️⃣ Second-line

➡️ Later lines

Browse ovarian cancer drug guides

Avastin (bevacizumab)Targeted therapy (VEGF antibody)CarboplatinChemotherapy (platinum drug)CisplatinChemotherapy Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine)Antibody-drug conjugate Gemzar (gemcitabine)Chemotherapy Lynparza (olaparib)Targeted therapy pill (PARP inhibitor)Rubraca (rucaparib)Targeted therapy pill (PARP inhibitor)Taxol (paclitaxel)Chemotherapy (taxane)Zejula (niraparib)Targeted therapy pill (PARP inhibitor)

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Written by the Cancer Side Effects Guide team from FDA labels and leading cancer centers. Not medical advice. · Last updated: October 15, 2026 · How we write

Not medical advice. This page is general information to help you talk with your care team. It can't replace advice from your doctor or nurse. If you have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher during treatment, or any symptom that worries you, call your care team now. In an emergency, call 911.

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Last updated: October 15, 2026. We summarize these sources in our own words.