Votrient 400 mg Tablet (Pazopanib)

What is Votrient 400 mg Tablet?

Votrient 400Mg Tablet is used to treat kidney cancer and other soft tissue sarcomas. It functions by decreasing the blood supply to the cancerous cells, thereby suppressing their growth. This medication is administered orally, and is available in the form of a tablet.

This drug could possibly cause liver damage. While you are on this medication, your doctor will initially ask you to conduct a liver test every two weeks. Immediately notify your doctor if you suddenly develop the following symptoms of liver damage: persistent nausea or vomiting, yellowing of the eyes, abdominal pain and darkened stools or urine. This medication must not be used in children below 2 years of age, due to risk of serious adverse effects.

Inform your doctor if you have had allergic reactions to this medicine or to any of its components. Also tell your doctor if you have a history of the following medical conditions: heart attack, liver disorders, stroke, bleeding problems, high blood pressure, underactive thyroid, and any stomach or intestinal disorders like ulcers and fistula.

Possible adverse effects of this medication include nausea, vomiting, headaches, diarrhoea, weight loss, numbness, redness or tingling in your hands and feet, fatigue, and an altered sense of taste.

Information given here is based on the salt and content of the medicine. Effect and uses of medicine may vary from person to person. It is advicable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

Votrient 400 mg Tablet Uses?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Votrient 400 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Does Votrient 400 mg Tablet work?

Votrient 400 mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

How to take Votrient 400 mg Tablet?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Votrient 400 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Votrient 400 mg Tablet Contraindications:

• Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to pazopanib or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

• Severe Hepatic impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

Votrient 400 mg Tablet Dosage:

• Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

• Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose

What are the Side effects Of Votrient 400 mg Tablet?

In addition to its intended effect, Votrient 400Mg Tablet may cause some unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek medical attention immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Pain
• Breathing difficulty
• Vomiting
• Musculoskeletal (bone
• muscle or joint) pain
• Fatigue
• Diarrhoea
• Increased blood pressure
• Decreased appetite
• Weight loss
• Altered taste
• Tumor
• Abnormal skin pigmentation
• Hair discolouration.