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

lynparza olaparib
lynparza olaparib

Olaparib Characteristics

  • Ingredients: Olaparib

  • Properties:​ Film-coated tablets, off-white to yellowish-white, oval-shaped

  • Packaging Specification: ​100 mg or 150 mg per tablet, available in bottles of 60 tablets

  • Storage:​ Store at room temperature below 30°C. Keep in the original container to protect from moisture.

  • Expiry Date: Refer to outer packaging (typically 24 months from manufacture)

  • Executive Standard: ​In compliance with FDA and EMA regulatory standards

  • Approval Number: Example (U.S.): NDA 208558 (150 mg tablet)

  • Date of Revision: August 2025 (fill with most recent date if available)

  • Manufacturer: AstraZeneca UK Limited

Guidelines for the Use of Lynparza

  • Dosage and Administration:

    • Recommended Dose: 300 mg (two 150 mg tablets) orally twice daily

    • Administration: Oral route; consistent timing each day is advised

    • 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.​

  • Adverse Reactions:

    • 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​

  • Contraindications:Patients with known hypersensitivity to olaparib or any component of the formulation

  • Precautions:

      • 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

Olaparib Interactions

  • 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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