<p>There is a risk of medication errors between Olaparib tablets and Olaparib capsules. In order to minimize this risk, check the bottle labels to ensure that the drug being prepared and dispensed is Olaparib tablets and not Olaparib capsules. Prescribers should specify the formulation and dosage of Olaparib on each prescription.<br />
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The recommended total daily dose of Olaparib tablets is 600 mg, taken as two 150 mg tablets twice daily. The 100 mg tablet is available for dose reduction.<br />
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<strong>For treatment of ovarian cancer</strong>: Patients should start treatment with Olaparib no later than 8 weeks after completion of their final dose of the platinum-containing regimen. Patients should have recovered from prior hematologic toxicities prior to starting Olaparib therapy (hemoglobin, platelet, and neutrophil levels should be &le; CTCAE grade 1).<br />
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It is recommended that Olaparib treatment be continued until progression of the underlying disease or unacceptable toxicity. Olaparib should not be given in combination with other anti cancer therapy. Grapefruit or other similar fruit juices that are known to inhibit CYP3A should not be consumed while taking Olaparib.</p>