Olaparib is also called by its brand name Lynparza. It is a treatment for some people with:
ovarian cancer
fallopian tube cancer
peritoneal cancer
It is for people who have a change in a gene called BRCA.
It is given if your cancer has come back (relapsed) after previously having a type of chemotherapy called platinum chemotherapy.
This medication is also used for people who have responded well to platinum chemotherapy. They receive it as maintenance treatment after chemotherapy.
Dosage forms & Strengths:
tablet or capsule
How Does It Work
PARP is short for Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase. It is a protein that helps damaged cells to repair themselves. Lynparza stops PARP from working.
Some cancer cells rely on PARP to keep their DNA healthy. This includes cancer cells with a change in the BRCA gene. So, when Lynparza stops PARP from repairing DNA damage, the cancer cells die.
This is a type of targeted cancer medication, called a cancer growth blocker.
How Should You Take Lynparza?
Lynparza comes as a tablet or a capsule to take by mouth twice daily with or without food. Try to space your doses about 12 hours apart.
Take Lynparza at around the same times every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take Lynparza exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow the tablet or capsule whole; do not crush chew, divide, or dissolve them
What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Lynparza?
Before taking Lynparza, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
have lung or breathing problems
have kidney problems
are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant.
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
are taking other medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
What Other Medications Interact with Lynparza?
Other medications such as itraconazole (SPORANOX®) and rifampicin (RIFADIN®) may interact with Lynparza. Tell your doctor if you are taking these or any other medications as you may need extra blood tests, or your dose may need to be changed. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start or stop taking any other medications.
Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice for the duration of your treatment, as these may interact with Lynparza.
The drinking of alcohol (in small amounts) does not appear to affect the safety or usefulness of Lynparza.
What are the possible side effects of Lynparza?
Lynparza may cause serious side effects, including:
Here are the most common side effects seen with Lynparza:
Nausea or vomiting
Low number of red or white blood cells
Abdominal (stomach-area) pain
Dizziness
Tiredness or weakness
Sore throat or runny nose
Diarrhea
Joint, muscle, and back pain
Headache
Constipation
Mouth sores
Respiratory tract infections
Changes in kidney function blood test
Changes in the way food tastes
Loss of appetite
Low number of platelets
Indigestion or heartburn
These are not all the possible side effects of Lynparza
What Happens If I Overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line
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