About this medicine
Pazopanib Tablets Votrient 200 mg
An inhibitor of protein kinase, Votrient 200mg Tablets are used to treat kidney cancer and soft tissue sarcomas in patients who have been diagnosed with kidney cancer.
To get the most benefit from Votrient 200mg Tablet, it is recommended that you take it on an empty stomach and at the same time every day for the best results. The dose of the medicine you will be given as well as the frequency of its use will be determined by your doctor. It will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time depending on what you require. Please follow your doctor's instructions exactly as they have been given to you. The wrong way in which it is taken or taking too much of it can produce very serious side effects if it is taken in the wrong way. It may take several weeks or months before you see or feel the benefits of taking this medication, but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to stop taking it.
A common side effect of this medication is diarrhea and high blood pressure, both of which are caused by this drug. In the course of your treatment, your doctor may recommend that you monitor your blood pressure regularly. In order to overcome diarrhea, either drink plenty of fluids or talk to your doctor if it bothers you. As a result of this medicine, there may be a decrease in the number of blood cells in your blood, increasing your susceptibility to infection. If you feel short of breath or have feverish symptoms that are similar to flu-like symptoms, you should consult your physician right away.
It is important for you to tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver or kidney problems, or if you are taking any medicines for treating infections before taking this medicine. This medication can interact with a variety of other medicines, or be affected by them, so it is important that you inform your healthcare team about all of the medicines you are taking. Pregnancy and breastfeeding should not be carried out while taking this medicine. In order to avoid pregnancy during treatment, both males and females should make use of effective contraception, regardless of whether they are men or women.
This information is for general reference only. Please use this medicine only under the guidance of your doctor, and share your prescription with us when you order.
