PAZOPANIB

Overview

PAZOPANIB is a Schedule H drug.
Pazopanib is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Pazopanib is used to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer). Pazopanib is also used to treat soft tissue sarcoma (a tumor that can develop in or around muscles, tendons, joints, organs, or blood vessels). Pazopanib is usually given after other cancer medications have been tried without successful treatment of soft tissue sarcoma.

Usage

PAZOPANIB is generally used to treat: Renal Cell Carcinoma, Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver problems, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, other heart problems, abnormal electrolyte levels, underactive thyroid, stomach problem, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others. Patient may develop with increased risk of bleeding disorder with the following conditions: blood in the urine, coughing or spitting up blood, severe or persistent nosebleed. If it is so consult with your doctor. Monitor liver and thyroid function, urine protein levels, blood pressure, blood electrolytes, and heart function regularly while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PAZOPANIB over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

PAZOPANIB : Nausea, Vomit, Head Headache, Loss Of Appetite, Fatigue (tiredness)

Serious Side-Effects

PAZOPANIB : Heart Attack, Fatigue (tiredness), Ankles Swelling, Weight Gain, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Fever, Chills, Throat Soreness, Cough, Abdomen Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Dizziness, Fainting, Head Headache, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Body Excessive Sweating

Rare Side-Effects

PAZOPANIB : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

PAZOPANIB can interfere with: Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Congestive Heart Disease, Hypothyroidism, Long QT Syndrome, Proteinuria, Acute Renal Failure, Pulmonary Embolism, Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic

Technical Classification

PAZOPANIB is categorized as: VEGF/VEGFR INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with PAZOPANIB as Ingredient

VOTRIENT 200MG TABLET	PAZOPANIB 200 MG
VOTRIENT 400MG TAB	PAZOPANIB 400.0 MG