Votrient Pazopanib 400mg Tablets 30's

The Votrient 400mg tablet contains the active substance pazopanib. It is an antineoplastic drug in the tyrosine kinase inhibitor class. It is used in adults to treat advanced kidney cancer that has spread to other organs.

Do not take the Votrient 400 mg tablet if you are allergic to Pazopanib or any other ingredients of this medicine. Before initiating the treatment, inform your physician if you have kidney, heart, lung, or liver problems, bleeding disorders, stomach or bowel problems, and thyroid problems. This tablet can raise your blood pressure, so you should check it regularly during treatment. No dose adjustments are required for patients with kidney diseases. 

Your doctor will advise you to stop the Votrient 400 mg tablet at least 7 days before any surgeries or dental operations that you are undergoing, as it may affect wound healing. This medicine is not recommended for people aged under 18. This medicine can cause infertility; consult your doctor before taking this medicine. The most common side effects are diarrhea, hypertension, hair color changes, nausea, and vomiting.

• Directly inhibits the growth and spread of cancer cells in conditions like advanced renal cell carcinoma.
• Helps to reduce the size and impact of tumors in conditions such as soft tissue sarcoma.

Votrient 400mg tablet is a biological agent that acts as targeted drug therapy in cancer treatment. It interferes with the growth of blood vessels inside the cancer cells by acting against a protein called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors (VEGF) to shrink cancer cells, ultimately stopping their growth and multiplication.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease condition, severity, and other factors. Take the tablets as prescribed by your doctor. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not take this medicine with food, as it affects the absorption of this medicine. Take the Votrient 400 mg tablet at least two hours after a meal or one hour before a meal.

Common:

• Hypertension
• Hair color change
• Increased glucose levels
• Decreased weight, decrease in appetite
• Diarrhea
• Nausea, vomiting
• Muscle and joint pain
• Headache
• Shortness of breath
• Tiredness

Serious:

• Heart problems
• Bleeding from the anus, mouth
• Hypothyroidism
• Interstitial lung disease
• Infections

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with the effects of the Votrient 400 mg tablet and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

• Store Votrient 400 mg tablet at room temperature (25°C)
• Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.
• If you forgot to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if it is nearly time for the next dose.
• Take only a partial dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Avoid consuming grapefruit juice while undergoing treatment with this medication, as it could heighten the risk of side effects. Male patients whose partners are of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during treatment and for at least two weeks after the final dose to prevent pregnancy. It is important to take the tablet consistently at the same time each day. Your doctor will conduct regular lab tests to monitor the effectiveness of the medication.