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Comparing Doxil vs Lynparza

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Prescribed for Ovarian Cancer, Kaposi's Sarcoma, Multiple Myeloma. Doxil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Ovarian Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer - Metastatic, Pancreatic Cancer. Lynparza may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: severe anemia, severe erythrodysesthesia syndrome, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomatitis, erythrodysesthesia syndrome, alopecia, anemia, asthenia, bone marrow depression, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anorexia.

See the full Doxil side effects document.

Common side effects include: upper respiratory tract infection, anemia, decreased hemoglobin, increased mcv, increased serum creatinine, nasopharyngitis, nausea, pharyngitis, vomiting, cough, and dyspnea.

See the full Lynparza side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 10 mL
Dosage 2 mg/mL
Per Unit* $131.34
Cost* $1,313.41

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Quantity 60 tablet
Dosage 100 mg
Per Unit* $125.86
Cost* $7,551.82

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Generic Availability

Yes

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous dispersion
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names

N/A

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

60 hours

11.9 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 485 drugs are known to interact with Doxil:

  • 89 major drug interactions (247 brand and generic names)
  • 369 moderate drug interactions (1223 brand and generic names)
  • 27 minor drug interactions (114 brand and generic names)

A total of 470 drugs are known to interact with Lynparza:

  • 98 major drug interactions (327 brand and generic names)
  • 370 moderate drug interactions (1176 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (4 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Do not consume grapefruit, grapefruit juice, or Seville oranges during treatment with olaparib.... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

December 19, 2014

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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Consumer Resources

Professional Resources

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Related Treatment Guide

** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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