Lynparza (Olaparib) – Ovarian Cancer | HongKong DengYue Medicine
- Generic Name/Brand Name: Olaparib / Lynparza®
- Indications: BRCA-mutated ovarian, breast, pancreatic, and prostate cancers
- Dosage Form: Film-coated tablets
- Specification: 150 mg × 60 tablets per box
Olaparib Application Scope
• Maintenance treatment of adult patients with BRCA-mutated ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer
• Treatment of HER2-negative, BRCA-mutated metastatic breast cancer
• BRCA-mutated metastatic pancreatic cancer
• BRCA-mutated, castration-resistant prostate cancer

Olaparib Characteristics
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Ingredients: Olaparib
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Properties: Film-coated tablets, off-white to yellowish-white, oval-shaped
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Packaging Specification: 100 mg or 150 mg per tablet, available in bottles of 60 tablets
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Storage: Store at room temperature below 30°C. Keep in the original container to protect from moisture.
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Expiry Date: Refer to outer packaging (typically 24 months from manufacture)
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Executive Standard: In compliance with FDA and EMA regulatory standards
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Approval Number: Example (U.S.): NDA 208558 (150 mg tablet)
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Date of Revision: August 2025 (fill with most recent date if available)
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Manufacturer: AstraZeneca UK Limited
Guidelines for the Use of Lynparza
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Dosage and Administration:
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Recommended Dose: 300 mg (two 150 mg tablets) orally twice daily
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Administration: Oral route; consistent timing each day is advised
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Missed Dose: If a dose is missed, take the next dose at the usual scheduled time. Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose.
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Adverse Reactions:
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Common Adverse Reactions (≥5% and >3% higher than placebo):
• Nausea
• Fatigue (including asthenia)
• Anemia
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Decreased appetite -
Serious Adverse Reactions:
• Myelodysplastic syndrome/Acute myeloid leukemia (MDS/AML)
• Pneumonitis
• Severe anemia and other hematologic toxicities
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Contraindications:Patients with known hypersensitivity to olaparib or any component of the formulation
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Precautions:
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Myelosuppression:
Monitor blood counts monthly during treatment -
MDS/AML Risk:
Discontinue treatment if confirmed -
Pulmonary Toxicity:
Monitor for new or worsening respiratory symptoms -
Pregnancy and Lactation:
Avoid use during pregnancy; advise effective contraception. Discontinue breastfeeding during treatment and for 1 month after last dose
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Olaparib Interactions
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CYP3A Inhibitors/Inducers:
• Avoid strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
• Avoid CYP3A inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine)
• Adjust dose if coadministration unavoidable -
Other considerations:
• Use caution with drugs causing myelosuppression
Note:
- If there is a new packaging for the drug, the new packaging shall prevail. The above information is sourced from DengYue Medicine.
- This content is for reference only. Prescription drugs must be used under a doctor’s guidance and purchased from authorized sources.










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