Lynparza
Chemotherapy, maintenance therapy, Breast + 18 more
Treatment
8 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Lynparza
Treatment for
Chemotherapy
What is Lynparza
Olaparib
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Olaparib is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer. It is a PARP inhibitor, meaning it blocks enzymes in the body that help with normal cell functioning, such as DNA transcription and repair. Olaparib is available as a tablet under the brand name Lynparza and is used to treat recurrent ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer, as well as certain types of breast cancer. It has been approved for use both as monotherapy and after chemotherapy. Studies have shown that it can reduce the risk of disease progression or death by up to 70%, making it an important frontline treatment option for
Lynparza
is the brand name
Lynparza Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Lynparza
Olaparib
2014
3
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Olaparib, commonly known as Lynparza, is approved by the FDA for 8 uses like Advanced Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma and Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer .
Advanced Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma
Used to treat Advanced Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma in combination with Bevacizumab
Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
Used to treat Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer in combination with Bevacizumab
maintenance therapy
Used to treat maintenance therapy in combination with Bevacizumab
Pharmacotherapy
Used to treat previous first-line chemotherapy in combination with Bevacizumab
Pharmacotherapy
Used to treat responsive to platinum-based chemotherapy in combination with Bevacizumab
Advance Directives
Used to treat Advanced Fallopian Tube Carcinoma in combination with Bevacizumab
Homologous Recombination Deficiency (HRD)
Used to treat Homologous Recombination Deficiency (HRD) in combination with Bevacizumab
Ovarian Neoplasms
Used to treat Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer in combination with Bevacizumab
Effectiveness
How Lynparza Affects Patients
Olaparib is a medication used to treat cancer. It works by inhibiting the growth of certain types of cancer cells, both on its own and when combined with chemotherapy and/or radiation. Olaparib can also make chemotherapy and radiation more effective by blocking the repair of damaged DNA, which makes cancer cells more vulnerable to treatment.
How Lynparza works in the body
Olaparib is a medicine that targets poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases (PARPs). PARPs are enzymes that help repair damaged DNA. Olaparib specifically targets PARP1 and PARP2 and blocks them from doing their job, leading to the accumulation of unrepaired DNA damage. This unrepaired DNA damage can cause cancer cells with BRCA1/2 mutations to become unstable and die. Olaparib has been shown to be effective in _in vitro_ studies, leading to cancer cell death through the inhibition of PARP enzymatic activity and increased formation of PARP-
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Lynparza is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, for example, Pharmacotherapy, Malignant Peritoneal Neoplasm and Ovarian Cancer. The dose fluctuates as per the method of delivery (e.g. Tablet - Oral or Oral) stated in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Castration
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
recurrent platinum sensitive primary peritoneal cancer
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Ovarian Neoplasms
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Pharmacotherapy
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Pharmacotherapy
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
3 or more lines of chemotherapy
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Homologous Recombination Deficiency (HRD)
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
previous chemotherapy
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Ovarian Neoplasms
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
maintenance therapy
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Breast
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Chemotherapy
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Metastatic Breast Cancer
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Breast
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Disease
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Fallopian Tube Reanastomosis
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Neoplasm Metastasis
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Homologous Recombination Repair Gene Mutation
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Pharmacotherapy
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Advance Directives
, 50.0 mg, 150.0 mg, 100.0 mg
Oral, Capsule, , Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Lynparza.
Common Lynparza Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Olaparib is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Olaparib.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Olaparib.
Acteoside
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Olaparib is combined with Acteoside.
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Olaparib.
Lynparza Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The toxic dose of olaparib in rats is 240-300 mg/kg. There is not a lot of information available regarding an overdose of olaparib.
Lynparza Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Lynparza?
At present, 211 active studies are analyzing the potential of Lynparza to address Ovarian Cancer, Hallucinations, Somatic and Metastatic Breast Cancer.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Ovarian Neoplasms
0 Actively Recruiting
Castration
33 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3
previous chemotherapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Homologous Recombination Repair Gene Mutation
0 Actively Recruiting
Homologous Recombination Deficiency (HRD)
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2
Pharmacotherapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Advanced Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma
5 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1
Fallopian Tube Reanastomosis
0 Actively Recruiting
recurrent platinum sensitive primary peritoneal cancer
0 Actively Recruiting
maintenance therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Neoplasm Metastasis
26 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 3, Not Applicable
Chemotherapy
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 3, Not Applicable
Pharmacotherapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Ovarian Neoplasms
9 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 3
Pharmacotherapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Metastatic Breast Cancer
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2
3 or more lines of chemotherapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Breast
0 Actively Recruiting
Disease
0 Actively Recruiting
Breast
10 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4
Lynparza Reviews: What are patients saying about Lynparza?
5
Patient Review
12/8/2016
Lynparza for Cancer of Ovary in Patient with Germline BRCA Mutation
5
Patient Review
7/13/2016
Lynparza for Cancer of Ovary in Patient with Germline BRCA Mutation
5
Patient Review
6/21/2016
Lynparza for Cancer of Ovary in Patient with Germline BRCA Mutation
4.7
Patient Review
5/23/2016
Lynparza for Cancer of Ovary in Patient with Germline BRCA Mutation
3.7
Patient Review
1/17/2020
Lynparza for Cancer of Ovary in Patient with Germline BRCA Mutation
3
Patient Review
11/14/2021
Lynparza for Cancer of Ovary in Patient with Germline BRCA Mutation
1.3
Patient Review
2/10/2022
Lynparza for Epithelial Cancer of Ovary
Patient Q&A Section about lynparza
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is Lynparza a chemotherapy?
"A targeted therapy is a cancer treatment that targets the changes in cancer cells that help them grow, divide, and spread.
Lynparza is the trade name for olaparib, a chemotherapy drug. In some cases, health care professionals may use the generic name olaparib when referring to the trade drug name Lynparza. Lynparza is a targeted therapy, meaning it targets changes in cancer cells that help them grow, divide, and spread."
Answered by AI
What cancers does Lynparza treat?
"LYNPARZA is used to treat adults with advanced ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer who have a certain type of mutated (inherited or acquired) BRCA gene."
Answered by AI
Does Lynparza cure cancer?
"While the approval of Lynparza is great news for treating cancers in BRCA mutation carriers, much work remains. Lynparza has been approved for use in ovarian cancer patients who received three prior chemotherapies, making it a “fourth line” drug."
Answered by AI
How long do you stay on Lynparza?
"On average, patients taking Lynparza stayed on the medication for 24.6 months, while those taking placebo only stayed on the medication for 13.9 months."
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