Pazopanib
Information about Pazopanib
Pazopanib uses
Pazopanib is used in the treatment of kidney cancer and soft tissue sarcoma.
How pazopanib works
Pazopanib is an anti-cancer medication. It works by binding and inhibiting the enzyme receptors (tyrosine kinase) that are responsible for the proliferation of the cancerous cells. It also restricts the growth of new blood vessels within the tumor. This is how it works against cancer.
Common side effects of pazopanib
Headache, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Decreased appetite, Taste change, Tumor pain, Breathlessness, Low blood platelets, Decreased level of thyroid hormones, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Infection, Hair loss, Nosebleeds, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Decreased phosphate level in blood, Dehydration, Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Blurred vision, Hot flushes, Venous thromboembolism, Voice change, Coughing up blood, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Liver toxicity, Hypopigmentation, Gingival infection, Infectious peritonitis, Increased hemoglobin, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Hypoesthesia (decreased sensitivity to stimuli), Transient ischemic attacks, Sleepiness, Cerebrovascular accident, Stroke, Retinal detachment, Slow heart rate, Myocardial infarction, Myocardial ischemia, Hypertensive crisis, Runny nose, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Pneumothorax, Pancreatic inflammation, Rectal bleeding, Jaundice, Liver injury, Liver failure, Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), Thrombotic microangiopathy, Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, Aneurysm, Interstitial lung disease
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Frequently asked questions for Pazopanib
Pazopanib
Q. Is Pazopanib a chemotherapy medicine?
Pazopanib is not a conventional chemotherapy medicine. It belongs to a class of medicine called a protein kinase inhibitor. Pazopanib works by preventing the activity of proteins that are involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Q. How should I take Pazopanib?
Pazopanib should be taken orally by mouth once a day or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the tablets whole with water, do not break or crush the tablets. This affects the way the medicine is absorbed and may increase the chance of side effects.
Q. Can Pazopanib be taken with food?
Pazopanib should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. If it is taken with food, the dosage may need to be increased. Doing this will in turn cause more side effects.