LYNPARZA 150MG TABLET


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Salt Composition

:     Olaparib

Manufacturer

:     ASTRAZENECA PHARMA INDIA LTD

Origin of Medicine

:     United Kingdom

Indication

:     Breast cancer, Ovarian cancer

Packaging

:     56 Tablet(S) In A Box

Dosage Form

:     tablet

MRP

  :     ₹306327

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Lynparza Olaparib 150 mg Tablets is used in the treatment of ovarian and HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.

It is an anticancer medication that works by inhibiting the growth of select tumor cell lines in vitro and decrease tumor growth in both as monotherapy or following chemotherapy.

Lynparza 150mg Tablet is an anticancer drug belonging to the category of poly adenosine diphosphate-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitor.

Tell your healthcare provider before starting treatment, if you have been diagnosed with problems in your lungs, liver, heart, or kidneys.

MEDICINAL USE OF LYNPARZA TABLET

Lynparza 150mg Tablet works by inhibiting PARP enzymes, blocks the repair of single-stranded DNA, and ultimately hinders the growth and development of cancer cells.

  • Ovarian cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
SIDE EFFECTS OF LYNPARZA TABLET

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

  • diarrhea
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • loss of appetite
  • weakness
  • red or sore mouth
  • increased liver enzymes
  • itchy or cracked skin
  • dry mouth
  • red or itchy eyes
  • nail problems
  • hair loss
  • fever
  • blood in the urine and a burning sensation while urinating.
DOSAGE OF LYNPARZA TABLET
  • The recommended dose of Lynparza is 300 mg(two 150 mg tablets) taken twice daily, equivalent to a total daily dose of 600 mg.
  • The dosage of Lynparza 150mg Tablet is determined by the doctor based on the patient’s medical condition, body weight, response to treatment, and other medications being taken.
Ques 1: How effective is Lynparza 150mg Tablet?

Ans :Bracanat 150mg Tablet and other PARP inhibitors effectively prevent ovarian cancer relapse by 40-70%.

Ques 2: What type of medication is Lynparza 150mg Tablet?

Ans : Lynparza 150mg Tablet is a targeted anticancer drug belonging to the category of PARP inhibitors. It specifically acts against ovarian cancer due to mutation in BRCA genes.

Ques 3: How long should you take PARP inhibitors?

Ans :PARP inhibitors are intended to be taken for as long as your healthcare provider recommends. Some studies suggest taking PARP inhibitors for up to 2 years..

Ques 4: Is Lynparza 150mg Tablet used as a standalone treatment in cancers?

Ans :Lynparza 150mg Tablet is usually indicated as maintenance therapy after a person completes a platinum-based chemotherapy regimen for ovarian cancer. However, newer studies are evaluating its solitary efficacy in treating different types of cancers.

Ques 5: What are the long-term effects of Lynparza 150mg Tablet?

Ans :Lynparza 150mg Tablet may increase the risk of bone marrow diseases (myelodysplastic syndrome or Acute Myeloid Leukemia), lung problems (pneumonitis), and blood clots (venous thromboembolism).