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
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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) ] .
1.2First-line Maintenance Treatment of HRD-positive Advanced Ovarian Cancer in Combination with Bevacizumab
Lynparza is indicated 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 [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ].
1.3Maintenance Treatment of BRCA-mutated Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Lynparza is indicated 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 [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ].
1.4Adjuvant Treatment of Germline
BRCA -mutated HER2-negative High Risk Early Breast Cancer Lynparza is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious gBRCA 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 [ see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ].
1.5Germline
BRCA -mutated HER2-negative Metastatic Breast Cancer Lynparza is indicated 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 [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] .
1.6First-Line Maintenance Treatment of Germline
BRCA -mutated Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Lynparza is indicated 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 [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] .
1.7HRR Gene-mutated Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Lynparza is indicated 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 [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ].
1.8 Treatment of BRCA -mutated Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer in Combination with Abiraterone and Prednisone or Prednisolone Lynparza is indicated in combination with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone for the treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious BRCA-mutated (BRCAm) metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for Lynparza [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] .
Contraindications
None. None. (4)
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 )
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: < 6 months to > 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.
5.2Pneumonitis
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 appropriately .
5.3Venous Thromboembolism
Venous thromboembolism (VTE), including severe or fatal pulmonary embolism (PE), occurred in patients treated with Lynparza [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . In the combined data of two randomized, placebo-controlled clinical studies (PROfound and PROpel) in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (N=1180), VTE occurred in 8% of patients who received Lynparza, including pulmonary embolism in 6%. In the control arms, VTE occurred in 2.5% including pulmonary embolism in 1.5%.
Monitor patients for clinical signs and symptoms of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and treat as medically appropriate, which may include long-term anticoagulation as clinically indicated.
5.4Hepatotoxicity, Including Drug-Induced Liver Injury
Hepatotoxicity, including severe and potentially fatal cases of drug-induced liver injury (DILI), has occurred in patients treated with Lynparza [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Evaluate bilirubin and transaminases at baseline and throughout treatment with Lynparza. For patients who develop abnormal liver tests after Lynparza, monitor more frequently for liver test abnormalities and clinical signs and symptoms of hepatic toxicity.
If DILI is suspected, withhold Lynparza. Upon confirmation of DILI, discontinue Lynparza.
5.5Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
Lynparza can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman based on its mechanism of action and findings in animals. In an animal reproduction study, 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. Apprise pregnant women of the potential hazard to a fetus and the potential risk for loss of the pregnancy.
Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 6 months following the last dose of Lynparza. Based on findings from 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 [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 , 8.3 )] .
Interactions
Strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use. If concomitant use cannot be avoided, reduce Lynparza dosage. ( 2.4 , 7.2 , 12.3 )
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.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
8.1Pregnancy 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.
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.
6.1Clinical 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% of Patients Who Received Lynparza) Adverse Reaction Lynparza tablets n=260 Placebo n=130 All Grades (%) Grades 3 – 4 (%) All Grades (%) Grades 3 – 4 (%) Gastrointestinal Disorders Nausea 77 1 38 0 Abdominal pain Includes abdominal pain, abdominal pain lower, abdominal pain upper, abdominal distension, abdominal discomfort, and abdominal tenderness. 45 2 35 1 Vomiting 40 0 15 1 Diarrhea Includes colitis, diarrhea, and gastroenteritis. 37 3 26 0 Constipation 28 0 19 0 Dyspepsia 17 0 12 0 Stomatitis Includes stomatitis, aphthous ulcer, and mouth ulceration. 11 0 2 0 General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions Fatigue Includes asthenia, fatigue, lethargy, and malaise. 67 4 42 2 Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders Anemia 38 21 9 2 Neutropenia Includes neutropenia and febrile neutropenia. 17 6 7 3 Leukopenia Includes leukopenia and white blood cell count decreased. 13 3 8 0 Thrombocytopenia Includes platelet count decreased and thrombocytopenia. 11 1 4 2 Infections and Infestations Upper respiratory tract infection/ influenza/nasopharyngitis/bronchitis 28 0 23 0 UTI Includes urosepsis, urinary tract infection, urinary tract pain, and pyuria. 13 1 7 0 Nervous System Disorders Dysgeusia 26 0 4 0 Dizziness 20 0 15 1 Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders Decreased appetite 20 0 10 0 Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders Dyspnea Includes dyspnea and dyspnea exertional. 15 0 6 0 Clinically relevant adverse reactions that occurred in <10% of patients receiving Lynparza were increased blood creatinine (8%), lymphopenia (6%), VTE (3%), hypersensitivity (2%), MDS/AML (1.9%), pneumonitis (1.9%), dermatitis (1%), and increased mean cell volume (0.4%).
Table 3 Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in ≥25% of Patients in SOLO-1 Laboratory Parameter Patients were allowed to enter clinical studies with laboratory values of CTCAE Grade 1. Lynparza tablets n This number represents the safety population. The derived values in the table are based on the total number of evaluable patients for each laboratory parameter. =260 Placebo n =130 Grades 1-4 (%) Grades 3-4 (%) Grades 1-4 (%) Grades 3-4 (%) Decrease in hemoglobin 87 19 63 2 Increase in mean corpuscular volume 87 - 43 - Decrease in leukocytes 70 7 52 1 Decrease in lymphocytes 67 14 29 5 Decrease in absolute neutrophil count 51 9 38 6 Decrease in platelets 35 1 20 2 Increase in serum creatinine 34 0 18 0 First-line Maintenance Treatment of HRD-positive Advanced Ovarian Cancer in Combination with Bevacizumab PAOLA-1 The safety of Lynparza in combination with bevacizumab for the maintenance treatment of patients with advanced ovarian cancer following first-line treatment containing platinum-based chemotherapy and bevacizumab was investigated in PAOLA-1 [see Clinical Studies (14.2) ] .
This study was a placebo-controlled, double-blind study in which 802 patients received either Lynparza 300 mg BID in combination with bevacizumab (n=535) or placebo in combination with bevacizumab (n=267) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The median duration of treatment with Lynparza was 17.3 months and 11 months for bevacizumab post-randomization on the Lynparza/bevacizumab arm. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 1 patient due to concurrent pneumonia and aplastic anemia.
Serious adverse reactions occurred in 31% of patients who received Lynparza/bevacizumab. Serious adverse reactions in >5% of patients included hypertension (19%) and anemia (17%). Dose interruptions due to an adverse reaction of any grade occurred in 54% of patients receiving Lynparza/bevacizumab and dose reductions due to an adverse reaction occurred in 41% of patients who received Lynparza/bevacizumab. The most frequent adverse reactions leading to dose interruption in the Lynparza/bevacizumab arm were anemia (21%), nausea (7%), vomiting (3%), and fatigue (3%), and the most frequent adverse reactions leading to reduction in the Lynparza/bevacizumab arm were anemia (19%), nausea (7%), and fatigue (4%).
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Active ingredients
OLAPARIB 150MG
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