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olaparib · Tablet, Film Coated

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Overview

Brand name
Lynparza
Generic name
olaparib
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
2
NDC product codes
4
Packages
10
Data completeness
76% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Olaparib 100 mg/1 1942482 —
Olaparib 150 mg/1 1942482 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
14

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Poly(ADP-Ribose) Polymerase Inhibitor [EPC] EPC 6 members — no class page
Poly(ADP-Ribose) Polymerase Inhibitors [MoA] MoA 6 members — no class page

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
208558
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
August 17, 2017
Sponsor
ASTRAZENECA
Products on application
2
Submissions recorded
22
Products approved under application 208558.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
208558-001 LYNPARZA TABLET OLAPARIB Prescription — RLD
208558-002 LYNPARZA TABLET OLAPARIB Prescription — RLD RS

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
—
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Patents and exclusivity

Source: Orange Book
Patent listings submitted under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(1) and (c)(2).
Patent Expires Product Substance Use code Submitted
8143241 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2482 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2480 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2716 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2483 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 001 No U-3631 September 15, 2017
8071579 August 12, 2027 001 No U-3631 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2716 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2483 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2482 June 18, 2020
8143241 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2824 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2823 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2821 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2819 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2820 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2822 September 15, 2017
8071579 August 12, 2027 001 No U-3695 June 18, 2020
8143241 August 12, 2027 001 No U-3695 September 15, 2017
8071579 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2820 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2824 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2833 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2823 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2832 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2480 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2821 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2819 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2822 June 18, 2020
8143241 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2832 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 001 No U-2833 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 001 No U-3333 September 15, 2017
8071579 August 12, 2027 001 No U-3333 June 18, 2020
8143241 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2480 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2482 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2716 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2483 September 15, 2017
8071579 August 12, 2027 002 No U-3631 June 18, 2020
8143241 August 12, 2027 002 No U-3631 September 15, 2017
8071579 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2482 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2483 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2716 June 18, 2020
8143241 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2824 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2820 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2821 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2823 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2822 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2819 September 15, 2017
8071579 August 12, 2027 002 No U-3695 June 18, 2020
8143241 August 12, 2027 002 No U-3695 September 15, 2017
8071579 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2832 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2823 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2819 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2833 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2821 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2480 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2824 June 18, 2020
8071579 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2820 June 18, 2020
8143241 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2833 September 15, 2017
8143241 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2832 September 15, 2017
8071579 August 12, 2027 002 No U-3333 June 18, 2020
8143241 August 12, 2027 002 No U-3333 September 15, 2017
8071579 August 12, 2027 002 No U-2822 June 18, 2020
7449464 September 8, 2027 001 Yes September 15, 2017
7449464 September 8, 2027 002 Yes September 15, 2017
11633396 October 7, 2029 001 No May 19, 2023
12048695 October 7, 2029 001 No August 23, 2024
12178816 October 7, 2029 001 No January 24, 2025
12144810 October 7, 2029 001 No December 10, 2024
11975001 October 7, 2029 001 No June 3, 2024
11975001 October 7, 2029 002 No June 3, 2024
12178816 October 7, 2029 002 No January 24, 2025
11633396 October 7, 2029 002 No May 19, 2023
12048695 October 7, 2029 002 No August 23, 2024
12144810 October 7, 2029 002 No December 10, 2024
8475842 December 31, 2029 001 No September 15, 2017
8475842 December 31, 2029 002 No September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-2101 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-2483 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-2482 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-2716 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-2480 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-3631 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-2103 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-2833 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-2822 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-2821 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-2823 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-2824 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-2820 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-2819 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-3695 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-2832 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 001 No U-3333 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-2101 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-2482 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-2716 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-2483 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-3631 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-2103 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-2833 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-2822 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-2820 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-2823 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-2824 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-2819 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-2821 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-3695 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-2832 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-3333 September 15, 2017
8859562 August 4, 2031 002 No U-2480 September 15, 2017
11970530 October 25, 2041 001 No U-3929 May 28, 2024
11970530 October 25, 2041 001 No U-3930 May 28, 2024
11970530 October 25, 2041 001 No U-3931 May 28, 2024
11970530 October 25, 2041 002 No U-3929 May 28, 2024
11970530 October 25, 2041 002 No U-3930 May 28, 2024
11970530 October 25, 2041 002 No U-3931 May 28, 2024
Regulatory exclusivity periods.
Code Expires Product
I-914 May 31, 2026 001
I-914 May 31, 2026 002
ODE-283 December 27, 2026 001
ODE-283 December 27, 2026 002
ODE-306 May 8, 2027 001
ODE-306 May 8, 2027 002

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 208558.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 31 Labeling Approved July 10, 2025 Standard
Supplement 28 Efficacy Approved November 6, 2023 Standard
Supplement 29 Labeling Approved September 12, 2023 Standard
Supplement 25 Efficacy Approved May 31, 2023 Priority
Supplement 24 Labeling Approved October 27, 2022 Standard
Supplement 26 Efficacy Approved August 26, 2022 Priority
Supplement 23 Efficacy Approved March 11, 2022 Priority
Supplement 21 Efficacy Approved January 31, 2022 Standard
Supplement 20 Labeling Approved March 11, 2021 Standard
Supplement 19 Efficacy Approved March 11, 2021 Standard
Supplement 16 Efficacy Approved December 7, 2020 Priority
Supplement 18 Labeling Approved November 2, 2020 Standard
Supplement 14 Efficacy Approved May 19, 2020 Priority
Supplement 13 Efficacy Approved May 8, 2020 Priority
Supplement 10 Efficacy Approved December 27, 2019 Priority
Supplement 12 Labeling Approved October 11, 2019 Standard
Supplement 9 Efficacy Approved July 1, 2019 Standard
Supplement 6 Efficacy Approved December 19, 2018 Priority
Supplement 5 Efficacy Approved September 26, 2018 Standard
Supplement 2 Labeling Approved February 6, 2018 Standard
Supplement 1 Efficacy Approved January 12, 2018 Priority
Original application 1 Type 3 - New Dosage Form Approved August 17, 2017 Priority

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · July 11, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · July 11, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · July 11, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · July 11, 2025
  • 0 · Supplement · November 8, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · November 7, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · September 13, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · September 13, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · June 1, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · June 1, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · October 31, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · October 28, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · August 29, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · August 29, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · March 14, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · March 11, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · February 2, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · February 1, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · March 12, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · March 12, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · March 12, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · March 12, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · December 10, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · December 9, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · November 9, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · November 3, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · May 20, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · May 19, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · May 11, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · May 8, 2020

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20250710). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20250710

Recent Major Changes

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Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 , 5.4 ) 7/2025

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Lynparza is a poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor indicated: Ovarian cancer • for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious germline or somatic BRCA -mutated advanced epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer who are in complete or partial response to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for Lynparza. ( 1.1 , 2.1 ) • in combination with bevacizumab for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with advanced epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer who are in complete or partial response to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy and whose cancer is associated with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD)-positive status defined by either: • a deleterious or suspected deleterious BRCA mutation, and/or • genomic instability. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for Lynparza. ( 1.2 , 2.1 ) • for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious germline or somatic BRCA-mutated recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer, who are in complete or partial response to platinum-based chemotherapy. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for Lynparza. ( 1.3 , 2.1 ) Breast cancer • for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious g BRCA m human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative high risk early breast cancer who have been treated with neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for Lynparza. ( 1.4 , 2.1 ) • for the treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious gBRCA m, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer who have been treated with chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant, adjuvant or metastatic setting. Patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive breast cancer should have been treated with a prior endocrine therapy or be considered inappropriate for endocrine therapy. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for Lynparza. ( 1.5 , 2.1 ) Pancreatic cancer • for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious gBRCA m metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma whose disease has not progressed on at least 16 weeks of a first-line platinum-based chemotherapy regimen. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for Lynparza. ( 1.6 , 2.1 ) Prostate cancer • for the treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious germline or somatic homologous recombination repair (HRR) gene-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who have progressed following prior treatment with enzalutamide or abiraterone. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for Lynparza. ( 1.7 , 2.1 ) • in combination with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone for the treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious BRCA -mutated ( BRCA m) metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for Lynparza. ( 1.8 , 2.1 ) 1.1 First-Line Maintenance Treatment of BRCA -mutated Advanced Ovarian Cancer Lynparza is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious germline or somatic BRCA -mutated advanced epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer who are in complete or partial response to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for Lynparza [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] . 1.2 First-line Maintenance Treatment of HRD-positive Advanced Ovarian Cancer in Combination with Bevacizumab Lynparza is indicate …

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Recommended dosage is 300 mg taken orally twice daily with or without food. See Full Prescribing Information for the recommended duration. (2.2) • Patients receiving Lynparza for mCRPC should also receive a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog concurrently or should have had bilateral orchiectomy. (2.2) • For moderate renal impairment (CLcr 31-50 mL/min), reduce Lynparza dosage to 200 mg orally twice daily. (2.5) 2.1 Patient Selection Information on FDA-approved tests for the detection of genetic mutations is available at http://www.fda.gov/companiondiagnostics . Select patients for treatment with Lynparza based on the presence of deleterious or suspected deleterious HRR gene mutations, including BRCA mutations, or genomic instability based on the indication, biomarker, and sample type (Table 1). Table 1 Biomarker Testing for Patient Selection Where testing fails or tissue sample is unavailable/insufficient, or when germline testing is negative, consider using an alternative test, if available. Indication Biomarker Sample type Tumor Blood Plasma (ctDNA) First-line maintenance treatment of germline or somatic BRCAm advanced ovarian cancer BRCA1 m, BRCA2 m X X First-line maintenance treatment of HRD-positive advanced ovarian cancer in combination with bevacizumab BRCA1 m, BRC A2m and/or genomic instability X Maintenance treatment of germline or somatic BRCA m recurrent ovarian cancer BRCA1 m, BRCA2 m X X Adjuvant treatment of gBRCA m HER2-negative high risk early breast cancer gBRCA1 m , gBRCA2 m X g BRCA m HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer gBRCA1 m, gBRCA2 m X First-line maintenance treatment of germline BRCA -mutated metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma gBRCA1 m, gBRCA2 m X Germline or somatic HRR gene-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer ATM m, BRCA1 m , BRCA2 m, BARD1 m, BRIP1 m, CDK12 m, CHEK1 m, CHEK2 m, FANCL m, PALB2 m, RAD51B m, RAD51C m, RAD51D m, RAD54L m X g BRCA1 m, g BRCA2 m X ATM m , BRCA1 m, BRCA2 m X BRCA -mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in combination with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone BRCA1 m, BRCA2 m X X X 2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of Lynparza is 300 mg taken orally twice daily, with or without food. If a patient misses a dose of Lynparza, instruct patient to take their next dose at its scheduled time. Instruct patients to swallow tablets whole. Do not chew, crush, dissolve, or divide tablet. First-Line Maintenance Treatment of BRCA -mutated Advanced Ovarian Cancer Continue treatment until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or completion of 2 years of treatment. Patients with a complete response (no radiological evidence of disease) at 2 years should stop treatment. Patients with evidence of disease at 2 years, who in the opinion of the treating healthcare provider can derive further benefit from continuous treatment, can be treated beyond 2 years. First-Line Maintenance Treatment of HRD-positive Advanced Ovarian Cancer in Combination with Bevacizumab Continue Lynparza treatment until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or completion of 2 years of treatment. Patients with a complete response (no radiological evidence of disease) at 2 years should stop treatment. Patients with evidence of disease at 2 years, who in the opinion of the treating healthcare provider can derive further benefit from continuous Lynparza treatment, can be treated beyond 2 years. When used with Lynparza, the recommended dose of bevacizumab is 15 mg/kg every three weeks. Bevacizumab should be given for a total of 15 months including the period given with chemotherapy and given as maintenance. Refer to the Prescribing Information for bevacizumab when used in combination with Lynparza for more information. Adjuvant Treatment of Germline BRCA -mutated HER2-negative High Risk Early Breast Cancer Continue treatment for a total of 1 year, or until disease recurrence, or unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: • 150 mg: green to green/grey, oval, bi-convex, film-coated, with debossment ‘OP150’ on one side and plain on the reverse side. • 100 mg: yellow to dark yellow, oval, bi-convex, film-coated, with debossment ‘OP100’ on one side and plain on the reverse side. Tablets: 150 mg, 100 mg (3)

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. (4)

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Myelodysplastic Syndrome/Acute Myeloid Leukemia (MDS/AML): Occurred in approximately 1.2% of patients with various BRCA m, g BRCA m, HRR gene-mutated or HRD-positive cancers exposed to Lynparza and the majority of events had a fatal outcome. Monitor patients for hematological toxicity at baseline and monthly thereafter. Discontinue if MDS/AML is confirmed. (5.1) • Pneumonitis: Occurred in 1.0% of patients exposed to Lynparza, and some cases were fatal. Interrupt treatment if pneumonitis is suspected. Discontinue if pneumonitis is confirmed. (5.2) • Venous thromboembolism (VTE), including severe or fatal pulmonary embolism (PE), occurred in patients treated with Lynparza. VTE occurred in 8% of patients with mCRPC. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of VTE and PE and treat as medically appropriate. ( 5.3 ) • Hepatotoxicity, Including Drug-induced liver injury (DILI): Occurred in patients treated with Lynparza. If DILI is suspected, interrupt Lynparza. If DILI is confirmed, discontinue treatment. ( 5.4 ) • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception. ( 5.5 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) 5.1 Myelodysplastic Syndrome/Acute Myeloid Leukemia Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)/Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) has occurred in patients treated with Lynparza and some cases were fatal. In clinical studies, among 2219 patients with various BRCA m, g BRCA m, HRR gene-mutated or HRD-positive cancers who received Lynparza as a single agent or as part of combination regimen, consistent with approved indications, the cumulative incidence of MDS/AML was approximately 1.2% (26/2219) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Of these, 54% (14/26) had a fatal outcome. The median duration of therapy with Lynparza in patients who developed MDS/AML was approximately 2 years (range: 4 years). All of these patients had received previous chemotherapy with platinum agents and/or other DNA damaging agents including radiotherapy. In SOLO1, patients with newly diagnosed advanced BRCA m ovarian cancer, the incidence of MDS/AML was 1.9% (5/260) in patients who received Lynparza and 0.8% (1/130) in patients who received placebo based on an updated analysis. In PAOLA-1, of patients with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer with HRD-positive status, the incidence of MDS/AML was 1.6% (4/255) in patients who received Lynparza and 2.3% (3/131) in the control arm. In SOLO2, patients with BRCA m platinum-sensitive relapsed ovarian cancer, the incidence of MDS/AML was 8% (15/195) in patients who received Lynparza and 4% (4/99) in patients who received placebo. The duration of Lynparza treatment prior to the diagnosis of MDS/AML ranged from 0.6 years to 4.5 years. Do not start Lynparza until patients have recovered from hematological toxicity caused by previous chemotherapy (≤ Grade 1). Monitor complete blood count for cytopenia at baseline and monthly thereafter for clinically significant changes during treatment. For prolonged hematological toxicities, interrupt Lynparza and monitor blood counts weekly until recovery. If the levels have not recovered to Grade 1 or less after 4 weeks, refer the patient to a hematologist for further investigations, including bone marrow analysis and blood sample for cytogenetics. If MDS/AML is confirmed, discontinue Lynparza. 5.2 Pneumonitis Pneumonitis, including severe and fatal cases, has occurred in patients treated with Lynparza. In clinical studies, among patients who received Lynparza as a single agent or as part of a combination regimen [see Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. ] , the incidence of pneumonitis, including fatal cases, was 1.0% (29/2851). If patients present with new or worsening respiratory symptoms such as dyspnea, cough and fever, or a radiological abnormality occurs, interrupt Lynparza treatment and promptly assess the source of the symptoms. If pneumonitis is confirmed, discontinue Lynparza treatment and treat the patient appropria …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: • Myelodysplastic Syndrome/Acute Myeloid Leukemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Venous Thromboembolism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Hepatotoxicity, Including Drug-Induced Liver Injury [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥10%): • as a single agent were nausea, fatigue (including asthenia), anemia, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, headache, dysgeusia, cough, neutropenia, dyspnea, dizziness, dyspepsia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia. (6.1) • in combination with bevacizumab were nausea, fatigue (including asthenia), anemia, lymphopenia, vomiting, diarrhea, neutropenia, leukopenia, urinary tract infection, and headache. ( 6.1 ) • in combination with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone were anemia, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, decreased appetite, lymphopenia, dizziness, and abdominal pain. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AstraZeneca at 1-800-236-9933 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Unless otherwise specified, the data described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS reflect exposure to Lynparza as a single agent or as part of a combination regimen (SOLO-1, SOLO-2, PAOLA-1, OlympiA, OlympiAD, POLO, PROfound, and PROpel) in 2851 patients that were pooled to conduct safety analyses. Additional data reflect exposure to Lynparza as a single agent in 2901 patients; 2135 patients with exposure to 300 mg twice daily tablet dose including five controlled, randomized, trials (SOLO-1, SOLO-2, OlympiAD, POLO, and PROfound) and to 400 mg twice daily capsule dose in 766 patients in other trials that were pooled to conduct safety analyses. In this pooled single agent safety population, 56% of patients were exposed for 6 months or longer and 28% were exposed for greater than one year in the Lynparza group. In this pooled single agent safety population, the most common adverse reactions in ≥10% of patients were nausea (60%), fatigue (55%), anemia (36%), vomiting (32%), diarrhea (24%), decreased appetite (22%), headache (16%), dysgeusia (15%), cough (15%), neutropenia (14%), dyspnea (14%), dizziness (12%), dyspepsia (12%), leukopenia (11%), and thrombocytopenia (10%). First-Line Maintenance Treatment of BRCA -mutated Advanced Ovarian Cancer SOLO-1 The safety of Lynparza for the maintenance treatment of patients with BRCA-mutated advanced ovarian cancer following first-line treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy was investigated in SOLO- 1 [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . Patients received Lynparza tablets 300 mg orally twice daily (n=260) or placebo (n=130) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The median duration of study treatment was 25 months for patients who received Lynparza and 14 months for patients who received placebo. Among patients who received Lynparza, dose interruptions due to an adverse reaction of any grade occurred in 52% and dose reductions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 28%. The most frequent adverse reactions leading to dose interruption or reduction of Lynparza were anemia (23%), nausea (14%), and vomiting (10%). Discontinuation due to adverse reactions occurred in 12% of patients receiving Lynparza. The most frequent adverse reactions that led to discontinuation of Lynparza were fatigue (3.1%), anemia (2.3%), and nausea (2.3%). Tables 2 and 3 summarize adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities in SOLO-1. Table 2 Adverse Reactions Graded according to the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI CTCAE), version 4.0. in SOLO-1 (≥10% …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, reduce Lynparza dosage. ( 2.4 , 7.2 , 12.3 ) • Strong or moderate CYP3A inducers: Avoid concomitant use. ( 7.2 , 12.3 ) 7.1 Use with Anticancer Agents Clinical studies of Lynparza with other myelosuppressive anticancer agents, including DNA damaging agents, indicate a potentiation and prolongation of myelosuppressive toxicity. 7.2 Effect of Other Drugs on Lynparza Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors Coadministration of CYP3A inhibitors can increase olaparib concentrations, which may increase the risk for adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Avoid coadministration of strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. If the strong or moderate inhibitor must be coadministered, reduce the dose of Lynparza [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inducers Concomitant use with a strong or moderate CYP3A inducer decreased olaparib exposure, which may reduce Lynparza efficacy [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Avoid coadministration of strong or moderate CYP3A inducers.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed. (8.2) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Based on findings in animals and its mechanism of action [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] , Lynparza can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data on Lynparza use in pregnant women to inform the drug-associated risk. In an animal reproduction study, the administration of olaparib to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis caused teratogenicity and embryo-fetal toxicity at exposures below those in patients receiving the recommended human dose of 300 mg twice daily (see Data ). Apprise pregnant women of the potential hazard to the fetus and the potential risk for loss of the pregnancy. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. The estimated background risk in the U.S. general population of major birth defects is 2-4%; and the risk for spontaneous abortion is approximately 15-20% in clinically recognized pregnancies. Data Animal Data In a fertility and early embryonic development study in female rats, olaparib was administered orally for 14 days before mating through to Day 6 of pregnancy, which resulted in increased post-implantation loss at a dose level of 15 mg/kg/day (with maternal systemic exposures approximately 7% of the human exposure (AUC 0-24h ) at the recommended dose). In an embryo-fetal development study, pregnant rats received oral doses of 0.05 and 0.5 mg/kg/day olaparib during the period of organogenesis. A dose of 0.5 mg/kg/day (with maternal systemic exposures approximately 0.18% of human exposure (AUC 0-24h ) at the recommended dose) caused embryo-fetal toxicities including increased post-implantation loss and major malformations of the eyes (anophthalmia, microphthalmia), vertebrae/ribs (extra rib or ossification center; fused or absent neural arches, ribs, and sternebrae), skull (fused exoccipital), and diaphragm (hernia). Additional abnormalities or variants included incomplete or absent ossification (vertebrae/sternebrae, ribs, limbs) and other findings in the vertebrae/sternebrae, pelvic girdle, lung, thymus, liver, ureter, and umbilical artery. Some findings noted above in the eyes, ribs, and ureter were observed at a dose of 0.05 mg/kg/day olaparib at lower incidence. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary No data are available regarding the presence of olaparib in human milk, or on its effects on the breastfed infant or on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed infants from Lynparza, advise a lactating woman not to breastfeed during treatment with Lynparza and for one month after receiving the last dose. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Lynparza can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Pregnancy Testing Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to initiating treatment with Lynparza. Contraception Females Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with Lynparza and for 6 months following the last dose. Males Based on findings in genetic toxicity and animal reproduction studies, advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential or who are pregnant to use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months following the last dose of Lynparza. Advise male patients not to donate sperm during therapy and for 3 months following the last dose of Lynparza [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) and Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ] . 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of Lynparza have not been established in pediatric patients. 8.5 Geriatric Use Of the 2901 patients with advanced solid tumors who received Lynparza as a single agent, 680 (23%) patients were aged ≥65 years, and this included 206 (7%) patients who were aged ≥75 years. Thirteen (0.4%) patients were aged ≥85 years. O …

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Olaparib is an inhibitor of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) enzymes, including PARP1, PARP2, and PARP3. PARP enzymes are involved in normal cellular functions, such as DNA transcription and DNA repair. Olaparib has been shown to inhibit growth of select tumor cell lines in vitro and decrease tumor growth in mouse xenograft models of human cancer, both as monotherapy or following platinum-based chemotherapy. Increased cytotoxicity and anti-tumor activity following treatment with olaparib were noted in cell lines and mouse tumor models with deficiencies in BRCA1/2 , ATM , or other genes involved in the homologous recombination repair (HRR) of DNA damage and correlated with platinum response. In vitro studies have shown that olaparib-induced cytotoxicity may involve inhibition of PARP enzymatic activity and increased formation of PARP-DNA complexes, resulting in DNA damage and cancer cell death. In prostate cancer models, PARP1 has been shown to contribute to androgen receptor (AR) activity regulation; the combination of olaparib and AR inhibition resulted in cytotoxicity in vitro and anti-tumor activity in mouse xenograft models.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Olaparib is a poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor. The chemical name is 4-[(3-{[4-(cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]carbonyl}-4-fluorophenyl)methyl]phthalazin-1(2H)-one. The empirical molecular formula for Lynparza is C 24 H 23 FN 4 O 3 and the relative molecular mass is 434.46. It has the following chemical structure: Olaparib is a crystalline solid, is non-chiral and shows pH-independent low solubility across the physiological pH range. Lynparza (olaparib) tablets for oral use contain 100 mg or 150 mg of olaparib. Inactive ingredients in the tablet core are copovidone, mannitol, colloidal silicon dioxide, and sodium stearyl fumarate. The tablet coating consists of hypromellose, polyethylene glycol 400, titanium dioxide, ferric oxide yellow, and ferrosoferric oxide (150 mg tablet only). chemical structure

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Lynparza is available as 150 mg and 100 mg tablets. • 150 mg tablets: green to green/grey, oval, bi-convex, film-coated tablet, with debossment ‘OP150’ on one side and plain on the reverse, are available in: ∘ Bottles of 60 tablets (NDC 0310-0679-60) and ∘ Bottles of 120 tablets (NDC 0310-0679-12). • 100 mg tablets: yellow to dark yellow, oval, bi-convex, film-coated tablet, with debossment ‘OP100’ on one side and plain on the reverse, are available in: ∘ Bottles of 60 tablets (NDC 0310-0668-60) and ∘ Bottles of 120 tablets (NDC 0310-0668-12). Store at 20oC to 25oC (68oF to 77oF), excursions permitted to 15oC to 30oC (59oF to 86oF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Store in original bottle to protect from moisture.

Adverse event reports

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20,798
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
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Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: OLAPARIB. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

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Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
0310-0569-12 0310-0569 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 120 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0310-0569-12) February 18, 2025
0310-0569-60 0310-0569 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (0310-0569-60) February 13, 2025
0310-0578-12 0310-0578 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 120 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0310-0578-12) February 20, 2025
0310-0578-60 0310-0578 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0310-0578-60) February 13, 2025
0310-0668-12 0310-0668 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 120 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0310-0668-12) August 17, 2017
0310-0668-60 0310-0668 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0310-0668-60) August 17, 2017
0310-0668-95 0310-0668 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0310-0668-95) September 1, 2022
0310-0679-12 0310-0679 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 120 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0310-0679-12) August 17, 2017
0310-0679-60 0310-0679 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0310-0679-60) August 17, 2017
0310-0679-95 0310-0679 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 60 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (0310-0679-95) August 31, 2017
0310-0569 0310-0569 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP — August 17, 2017
0310-0578 0310-0578 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP — August 17, 2017
0310-0668 0310-0668 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP — August 17, 2017
0310-0679 0310-0679 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP — August 17, 2017

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