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Talazoparib: uses, dosing, side effects & brands

Talazoparib is a poly(adp-ribose) polymerase inhibitor sold in the U.S. under one brand, for breast neoplasms. Below: what the FDA label says, every product that contains it, what the pills look like, and its recall record.

By the pharmaranks editorial teamReviewed against the FDA (openFDA label, NDC Directory & Enforcement) sourcesUpdated Jul 24, 2026How we research

Key facts

Drug class
Poly(Adp-Ribose) Polymerase Inhibitor
Treats
Breast Neoplasms
Available as
Capsule
Sold as
Talzenna
Prescription?
Prescription only
Generic available?
Not in our catalog

How talazoparib is dosed

From the FDA label for Talzenna (application NDA217439). Other talazoparib products — different forms, different strengths — are dosed differently. Follow the label for the one you were prescribed.

Take TALZENNA with or without food. ( 2.4 ) Breast Cancer • The recommended dosage of TALZENNA is 1 mg taken orally once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. ( 2.2 ) • For adverse reactions, consider dosing interruption or dose reduction. ( 2.5 ) HRR Gene-Mutated mCRPC • The recommended dosage of TALZENNA is 0.5 mg taken orally once daily in combination with enzalutamide until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. ( 2.3 ) • Patients should also receive a gonadotropic-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog concurrently or should have had bilateral orchiectomy. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Patient Selection Information on the FDA-approved tests for the detection of genetic mutations is available at http://www.fda.gov/companiondiagnostics . g BRCA m HER2-negative Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer Select patients for the treatment of advanced breast cancer with TALZENNA based on the presence of germline BRCA mutations [see Indications and Usage (1.1) , Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . HRR Gene-mutated Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Select patients for the treatment of HRR gene-mutated mCRPC with TALZENNA based on the presence of alterations in genes directly or indirectly involved in HRR (ATM, ATR, BRCA1, BRCA2, CDK12, CHEK2, FANCA, MLH1, MRE11A, NBN, PALB2, or RAD51C) [see Indications and Usage (1.2) , Clinical Studies (14.2) ] . An FDA-approved test…

Talazoparib side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Myelodysplastic Syndrome/Acute Myeloid Leukemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Most common adverse reactions (≥20%) as a single agent, including laboratory abnormalities, are: • Hemoglobin decreased, neutrophils decreased, lymphocytes decreased, platelets decreased, fatigue, glucose increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, alkaline phosphatase increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, calcium decreased, nausea, headache, vomiting, alopecia, diarrhea, and decreased appetite. ( 6.1 ) Most common adverse reactions (≥10%) in combination with enzalutamide, including laboratory abnormalities, are: • Hemoglobin decreased, neutrophils decreased, lymphocytes decreased, fatigue, platelets decreased, calcium decreased, nausea, decreased appetite, sodium decreased, phosphate decreased, fractures, magnesium decreased, dizziness, bilirubin increased, potassium decreased, and dysgeusia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates…

Who shouldn’t take talazoparib

None. None. ( 4 )

Talazoparib drug interactions

P-gp Inhibitors : Reduce the dose when coadministered with certain P-gp inhibitors. Monitor for increased adverse reactions. ( 2.7 , 7.1 ) • BCRP Inhibitors : Monitor for potential increased adverse reactions. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on TALZENNA Effect of P-gp Inhibitors Breast Cancer Avoid coadministration of TALZENNA with the following P-gp inhibitors: itraconazole, amiodarone, carvedilol, clarithromycin, itraconazole, and verapamil. If coadministration of TALZENNA with these P-gp inhibitors cannot be avoided, reduce the dose of TALZENNA [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ] . When the P-gp inhibitor is discontinued, increase the dose of TALZENNA [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) ] . Coadministration of TALZENNA with these P-gp inhibitors increased talazoparib concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may increase the risk of adverse reactions. Monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify the dosage as recommended for adverse reactions when TALZENNA is coadministered with other P-gp inhibitors [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . HRR Gene-mutated mCRPC The effect of coadministration of P-gp inhibitors on talazoparib exposure when TALZENNA is taken in combination with enzalutamide has not been studied. Monitor patients for increased adverse reactions and modify the dosage as recommended for adverse reactions when TALZENNA is coadministered with a P-gp inhibitor [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . Effect of BCRP Inhibitors Monitor patients for increased adverse reactions and modify the dosage as recommended for adverse reactions when TALZENNA is coadministered with a BCRP inhibitor [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . Coadministration of TALZENNA with BCRP inhibitors may increase talazoparib exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may increase the risk of adverse reactions.

Every talazoparib product we track (1)

Same active ingredient — different manufacturer, form, price and FDA recall record. That last one is what our independent score measures.

Only one: Talzenna.

How long talazoparib keeps

No talazoparib label we read sets a separate limit for after opening, but they do specify how it must be stored — and the stability behind any date assumes those conditions.

Does talazoparib expire? The in-use limits and storage rules from its labels

Talazoparib and breastfeeding

From LactMed, the US National Library of Medicine’s Drugs and Lactation Database — quoted, not rewritten.

No information is available on the clinical use of talazoparib during breastfeeding. Because talazoparib is 74% bound to plasma proteins, the amount in milk is likely to be low. The manufacturer recommends that breastfeeding be discontinued during talazoparib therapy and for one month after the last dose.

Full LactMed record for talazoparib: levels in milk, effects in breastfed infants, and the drugs it would consider instead

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, record revised February 15, 2025. LactMed states its information is not a substitute for professional judgement.

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Frequently asked questions

What is talazoparib?

Talazoparib is an inhibitor of mammalian polyadenosine 5'-diphosphoribose (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) enzymes. TALZENNA contains talazoparib tosylate.

What kind of drug is talazoparib?

The FDA classifies talazoparib as a poly(adp-ribose) polymerase inhibitor. If you are checking whether it is safe to combine with something else, the class is what matters — two drugs from the same class usually should not be stacked.

Can you take talazoparib with other medicines?

It depends on the medicine. We check it against the FDA labels rather than guessing: our interaction checker searches each drug's own label for the other and quotes what it says, naming the section it came from. Run talazoparib against whatever else you take — and remember that a label not naming a drug is not the same as that combination being safe.

What forms does talazoparib come in?

Across the brands we track, talazoparib is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory. Each form is dosed differently — follow the label for the exact product you were prescribed.

Is there a generic talazoparib?

We do not currently list a generic-labelled talazoparib product. That does not always mean none exists — it means none appears under a generic name in the FDA data we track. Ask your pharmacist.

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We summarise public FDA and NIH sources — for a clinical claim, cite the primary source we link to as well.

Sources: FDA openFDA drug label, National Drug Code Directory, and Enforcement (recall) database. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice. Dosing is set by your prescriber.

Read the full FDA label for talazoparib on DailyMed (NIH) ↗.