LYNPARZA Film-coated tablet Ref.[8404] Active ingredients: Olaparib

Source: European Medicines Agency (EU)  Revision Year: 2024  Publisher: AstraZeneca AB, SE-151 85 Sรถdertรคlje, Sweden

Therapeutic indications

Ovarian cancer

Lynparza is indicated as monotherapy for the:

  • maintenance treatment of adult patients with advanced (FIGO stages III and IV) BRCA1/2-mutated (germline and/or somatic) high-grade epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer who are in response (complete or partial) following completion of first-line platinum-based chemotherapy.
  • maintenance treatment of adult patients with platinum-sensitive relapsed high-grade epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are in response (complete or partial) to platinum-based chemotherapy.

Lynparza in combination with bevacizumab is indicated for the:

  • maintenance treatment of adult patients with advanced (FIGO stages III and IV) high-grade epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer who are in response (complete or partial) following completion of first-line platinum-based chemotherapy in combination with bevacizumab and whose cancer is associated with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) positive status defined by either a BRCA1/2 mutation and/or genomic instability (see section 5.1).

Breast cancer

Lynparza is indicated as:

  • monotherapy or in combination with endocrine therapy for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with germline BRCA1/2-mutations who have HER2-negative, high risk early breast cancer previously treated with neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy (see sections 4.2 and 5.1).
  • monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with germline BRCA1/2-mutations, who have HER2 negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Patients should have previously been treated with an anthracycline and a taxane in the (neo)adjuvant or metastatic setting unless patients were not suitable for these treatments (see section 5.1). Patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive breast cancer should also have progressed on or after prior endocrine therapy, or be considered unsuitable for endocrine therapy.

Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas

Lynparza is indicated as monotherapy for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with germline BRCA1/2-mutations who have metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas and have not progressed after a minimum of 16 weeks of platinum treatment within a first-line chemotherapy regimen.

Prostate cancer

Lynparza is indicated:

  • as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and BRCA1/2-mutations (germline and/or somatic) who have progressed following prior therapy that included a new hormonal agent.
  • in combination with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone for the treatment of adult patients with mCRPC in whom chemotherapy is not clinically indicated (see section 5.1).

Endometrial cancer

Lynparza in combination with durvalumab is indicated for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer that is mismatch repair proficient (pMMR) whose disease has not progressed on first-line treatment with durvalumab in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel.

Posology and method of administration

Treatment with Lynparza should be initiated and supervised by a physician experienced in the use of anticancer medicinal products.

Patient selection

First-line maintenance treatment of BRCA-mutated advanced ovarian cancer

Before Lynparza treatment is initiated for first-line maintenance treatment of high-grade epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), fallopian tube cancer (FTC) or primary peritoneal cancer (PPC), patients must have confirmation of deleterious or suspected deleterious germline and/or somatic mutations in the breast cancer susceptibility genes (BRCA) 1 or 2 using a validated test.

Maintenance treatment of platinum-sensitive relapsed ovarian cancer

There is no requirement for BRCA1/2 testing prior to using Lynparza for the monotherapy maintenance treatment of relapsed EOC, FTC or PPC who are in a complete or partial response to platinum-based therapy.

First-line maintenance treatment of HRD positive advanced ovarian cancer in combination with bevacizumab

Before Lynparza with bevacizumab treatment is initiated for the first-line maintenance treatment of EOC, FTC or PPC, patients must have confirmation of either deleterious or suspected deleterious BRCA1/2 mutation and/or genomic instability determined using a validated test (see section 5.1).

Adjuvant treatment of germline BRCA-mutated high risk early breast cancer

Before Lynparza treatment is initiated for adjuvant treatment of HER2 negative high risk early breast cancer, patients must have confirmation of deleterious or suspected deleterious gBRCA1/2 mutation using a validated test (see section 5.1).

Monotherapy treatment of gBRCA1/2-mutated HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer

For germline breast cancer susceptibility genes (gBRCA1/2) mutated human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer, patients must have confirmation of a deleterious or suspected deleterious gBRCA1/2 mutation before Lynparza treatment is initiated. gBRCA1/2 mutation status should be determined by an experienced laboratory using a validated test method. Data demonstrating clinical validation of tumour BRCA1/2 tests in breast cancer are not currently available.

First-line maintenance treatment of gBRCA-mutated metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas

For first-line maintenance treatment of germline BRCA1/2-mutated metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, patients must have confirmation of a deleterious or suspected deleterious gBRCA1/2 mutation before Lynparza treatment is initiated. gBRCA1/2 mutation status should be determined by an experienced laboratory using a validated test method. Data demonstrating clinical validation of tumour BRCA1/2 tests in adenocarcinoma of the pancreas are not currently available.

Monotherapy treatment of BRCA1/2-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

For BRCA1/2-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), patients must have confirmation of a deleterious or suspected deleterious BRCA1/2 mutation (using either tumour or blood sample) before Lynparza treatment is initiated (see section 5.1). BRCA1/2 mutation status should be determined by an experienced laboratory using a validated test method.

Treatment of mCRPC in combination with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone

No genomic testing is required prior to using Lynparza in combination with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone for the treatment of patients with mCRPC.

First-line maintenance treatment of MMR-Proficient (pMMR) advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer in combination with durvalumab

Before treatment is initiated, patients must have confirmation of proficient mismatch repair (pMMR) tumour status using a validated test (see section 5.1).

Genetic counselling for patients tested for mutations in BRCA1/2 genes should be performed according to local regulations.

Posology

Lynparza is available as 100 mg and 150 mg tablets.

The recommended dose of Lynparza in monotherapy or in combination with other agents is 300 mg (two 150 mg tablets) taken twice daily, equivalent to a total daily dose of 600 mg. The 100 mg tablet is available for dose reduction.

Lynparza monotherapy

Patients with platinum-sensitive relapsed (PSR) high-grade epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are in response (complete or partial) to platinum-based chemotherapy should start treatment with Lynparza no later than 8 weeks after completion of their final dose of the platinum-containing regimen.

Lynparza in combination with bevacizumab

When Lynparza is used in combination with bevacizumab for the first-line maintenance treatment of high-grade epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer following completion of first-line platinum-based therapy with bevacizumab, the dose of bevacizumab is 15 mg/kg once every 3 weeks. Please refer to the full product information for bevacizumab (see section 5.1).

Lynparza in combination with endocrine therapy

Please refer to the full product information of the endocrine therapy combination partner(s) (aromatase inhibitor/anti-oestrogen agent and/or LHRH) for the recommended posology.

Lynparza in combination with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone

When Lynparza is used in combination with abiraterone for the treatment of patients with mCRPC, the dose of abiraterone is 1000 mg orally once daily (see section 5.1). Abiraterone should be given with prednisone or prednisolone 5 mg orally twice daily. Please refer to the full product information for abiraterone.

Lynparza in combination with durvalumab

When Lynparza is used in combination with durvalumab for the maintenance treatment of patients with MMR-Proficient (pMMR) primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer whose disease has not progressed on first-line treatment with durvalumab in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel, the dose of durvalumab is 1500 mg every 4 weeks (see section 5.1). Please refer to the full product information for durvalumab.

Duration of treatment

First-line maintenance treatment of BRCA-mutated advanced ovarian cancer

Patients can continue treatment until radiological disease progression, unacceptable toxicity or for up to 2 years if there is no radiological evidence of disease after 2 years of treatment. Patients with evidence of disease at 2 years, who in the opinion of the treating physician can derive further benefit from continuous treatment, can be treated beyond 2 years.

Maintenance treatment of platinum-sensitive relapsed ovarian cancer

For patients with platinum-sensitive relapsed high-grade epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer, it is recommended that treatment be continued until progression of the underlying disease or unacceptable toxicity.

First-line maintenance treatment of HRD positive advanced ovarian cancer in combination with bevacizumab

Patients can continue treatment with Lynparza until radiological disease progression, unacceptable toxicity or for up to 2 years if there is no radiological evidence of disease after 2 years of treatment. Patients with evidence of disease at 2 years, who in the opinion of the treating physician can derive further benefit from continuous Lynparza treatment, can be treated beyond 2 years. Please refer to the product information for bevacizumab for the recommended overall duration of treatment of a maximum of 15 months including the periods in combination with chemotherapy and as maintenance (see section 5.1).

Adjuvant treatment of germline BRCA-mutated high risk early breast cancer

It is recommended that patients are treated for up to 1 year, or until disease recurrence, or unacceptable toxicity, whichever occurs first.

Monotherapy treatment of gBRCA1/2-mutated HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer

It is recommended that treatment be continued until progression of the underlying disease or unacceptable toxicity.

The efficacy and safety of maintenance retreatment with Lynparza following first or subsequent relapse in ovarian cancer patients has not been established. There are no efficacy or safety data on retreatment of breast cancer patients (see section 5.1).

First-line maintenance treatment of gBRCA-mutated metastatic adenocarcinoma of the pancreas

It is recommended that treatment be continued until progression of the underlying disease or unacceptable toxicity.

Monotherapy treatment of BRCA1/2-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

It is recommended that treatment be continued until progression of the underlying disease or unacceptable toxicity. Medical castration with luteinising hormone releasing hormone (LHRH) analogue should be continued during treatment in patients not surgically castrated.

Treatment of mCRPC in combination with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone

It is recommended that treatment be continued until progression of the underlying disease or unacceptable toxicity when Lynparza is used in combination with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone. Treatment with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogue should be continued during treatment in all patients, or patients should have had prior bilateral orchiectomy. Please refer to the product information for abiraterone.

There are no efficacy or safety data on retreatment with Lynparza in prostate cancer patients (see section 5.1).

First-line maintenance treatment of MMR-Proficient (pMMR) advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer in combination with durvalumab

It is recommended that treatment be continued until progression of the underlying disease or unacceptable toxicity. Please refer to the product information for durvalumab.

Missing dose

If a patient misses a dose of Lynparza, they should take their next normal dose at its scheduled time.

Dose adjustments for adverse reactions

Treatment may be interrupted to manage adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and anaemia and dose reduction can be considered (see section 4.8).

The recommended dose reduction is to 250 mg (one 150 mg tablet and one 100 mg tablet) twice daily (equivalent to a total daily dose of 500 mg).

If a further dose reduction is required, then reduction to 200 mg (two 100 mg tablets) twice daily (equivalent to a total daily dose of 400 mg) is recommended.

Dose adjustments for co-administration with CYP3A inhibitors

Concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors is not recommended and alternative agents should be considered. If a strong CYP3A inhibitor must be co-administered, the recommended Lynparza dose reduction is to 100 mg (one 100 mg tablet) taken twice daily (equivalent to a total daily dose of 200 mg). If a moderate CYP3A inhibitor must be co-administered, the recommended Lynparza dose reduction is to 150 mg (one 150 mg tablet) taken twice daily (equivalent to a total daily dose of 300 mg) (see sections 4.4 and 4.5).

Special populations

Elderly

No adjustment in starting dose is required for elderly patients.

Renal impairment

For patients with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 31 to 50 ml/min) the recommended dose of Lynparza is 200 mg (two 100 mg tablets) twice daily (equivalent to a total daily dose of 400 mg) (see section 5.2).

Lynparza can be administered in patients with mild renal impairment (creatinine clearance 51 to 80 ml/min) with no dose adjustment.

Lynparza is not recommended for use in patients with severe renal impairment or end-stage renal disease (creatinine clearance โ‰ค30 ml/min), as safety and pharmacokinetics have not been studied in these patients. Lynparza may only be used in patients with severe renal impairment if the benefit outweighs the potential risk, and the patient should be carefully monitored for renal function and adverse events.

Hepatic impairment

Lynparza can be administered to patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh classification A or B) with no dose adjustment (see section 5.2). Lynparza is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh classification C), as safety and pharmacokinetics have not been studied in these patients.

Non-Caucasian patients

There are limited clinical data available in non-Caucasian patients. However, no dose adjustment is required on the basis of ethnicity (see section 5.2).

Paediatric population

The safety and efficacy of Lynparza in children and adolescents have not been established. No data are available.

Method of administration

Lynparza is for oral use.

Lynparza tablets should be swallowed whole and not chewed, crushed, dissolved or divided. Lynparza tablets may be taken without regard to meals.

Overdose

There is limited experience of overdose with olaparib. No unexpected adverse reactions were reported in a small number of patients who took a daily dose of up to 900 mg of olaparib tablets over two days. Symptoms of overdose are not established and there is no specific treatment in the event of Lynparza overdose. In the event of an overdose, physicians should follow general supportive measures and should treat the patient symptomatically.

Shelf life

4 years.

Special precautions for storage

Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.

This medicinal product does not require any special temperature storage conditions.

Nature and contents of container

Alu/Alu non-perforated blister containing 8 film-coated tablets.

Pack sizes:

56 film-coated tablets (7 blisters).

Multipack containing 112 (2 packs of 56) film-coated tablets.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Special precautions for disposal and other handling

Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

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