Olaparib
(Lynparza®, Olaparib)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
NO
Safe or appropriate to crush
Lynparza tablets should be swallowed whole and not chewed, crushed, dissolved or divided. No data available for capsules.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Olaparib
Usual formulation brand names
Lynparza®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes - tablets
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
-
Liquid strengths
No
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
N/A
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available
Notes
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