Merck
Lynparza
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4C
(near BRCA 
Prostate
Cancer)
HRR Gene-mutated Metastatic Castration-Resistant 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.
BRCAm Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer in 
Combination with Abiraterone and Prednisone or Prednisolone
In combination with abiraterone and prednisone or prednisolone  
(abi/pred) 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.
INDICATIONS
LYNPARZA is a poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor indicated:
Not an actual patient.
* Data based on the US Department of Defense’s Automated 
Central Tumor Registry (ACTUR) and the National Cancer 
Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) 
program from 1990 to 2013.
Military personnel are twice as 
likely to be diagnosed with prostate 
cancer as the general public.2,*
Every year, nearly 
15,000 veterans  
are diagnosed with  
prostate cancer
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IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
There are no contraindications for LYNPARZA.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Myelodysplastic Syndrome/Acute Myeloid 
Leukemia (MDS/AML): Occurred in 
approximately 1.2% of patients (26/2219) with 
various BRCAm, gBRCAm, HRR gene-mutated 
or HRD-positive cancers who received 
LYNPARZA in clinical studies as a single agent 
or as part of a combination regimen, 
consistent with the approved indications, and 
the majority of events had a fatal outcome. 
The median duration of therapy in patients 
who developed MDS/AML was approximately 
2 years (range: <6 months to >4 years). All of 
these patients had previous chemotherapy 
with platinum agents and/or other DNA-
damaging agents, including radiotherapy.
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. Discontinue 
LYNPARZA if MDS/AML is confirmed.
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, 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.
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE): Including 
severe or fatal pulmonary embolism (PE), 
occurred in patients treated with LYNPARZA. 
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 signs and symptoms of 
venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, 
and treat as medically appropriate, which may 
include long-term anticoagulation as clinically 
indicated.
Hepatotoxicity, including Drug-Induced 
Liver Injury (DILI): Hepatotoxicity, including 
severe and potentially fatal cases of DILI has 
occurred in patients treated with LYNPARZA.
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.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on its 
mechanism of action and findings in animals, 
LYNPARZA can cause fetal harm. Verify 
pregnancy status in females of reproductive 
potential prior to initiating treatment.
Males 
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 and to not donate sperm during 
this time.
ADVERSE REACTIONS—HRR Gene-mutated 
Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate 
Cancer
Most common adverse reactions (Grades 1-4) 
in ≥10% of patients who received LYNPARZA 
for PROfound were: anemia (46%), fatigue 
(including asthenia) (41%), nausea (41%), 
decreased appetite (30%), diarrhea (21%), 
vomiting (18%), thrombocytopenia (12%), 
cough (11%), and dyspnea (10%).
Most common laboratory abnormalities 
(Grades 1-4) in ≥25% of patients who received 
LYNPARZA for PROfound were: decrease in 
hemoglobin (98%), decrease in lymphocytes 
(62%), decrease in leukocytes (53%), and 
decrease in absolute neutrophil count (34%).

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