Votrient
Votrient Products are primarily used for
Kidney cancer, Soft tissue sarcoma
About Votrient Products
Uses of Votrient Products
Pazopanib is used in the treatment of kidney cancer and soft tissue sarcoma.
Votrient Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Votrient are Headache, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Decreased appetite, Taste change, 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.
How Votrient Products work
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.
Patient Concerns about Votrient Products
Frequently asked questions about Votrient Products
Frequently asked questions about Pazopanib
Q. Is Votrient 400mg Tablet a chemotherapy medicine?
Votrient 400mg Tablet is not a conventional chemotherapy medicine. It belongs to a class of medicine called a protein kinase inhibitor. Votrient 400mg Tablet works by preventing the activity of proteins that are involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Q. How should I take Votrient 400mg Tablet?
Votrient 400mg Tablet 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 Votrient 400mg Tablet be taken with food?
Votrient 400mg Tablet 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.
Q. How will I know if Votrient 400mg Tablet is helping me?
The duration for which you have to continue taking Votrient 400mg Tablet varies from person to person. The doctor monitors you closely and will be able to better estimate how long the medicine needs to be taken. Do not stop taking it without telling your doctor. It needs to be taken as long as it is effective and you can tolerate it.
Q. Are there any food restrictions while I’m taking Votrient 400mg Tablet?
Yes, it is best to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while on Votrient 400mg Tablet, as it may affect how the medicine works in your body. Ask your doctor about any additional foods you should avoid.
Q. How long I have to take Votrient 400mg Tablet?
The duration for which you have to continue taking Votrient 400mg Tablet varies from person to person. The doctor monitors you closely and will be able to better estimate how long the medicine needs to be taken. Do not stop taking it without telling your doctor. It needs to be taken as long as it is effective and you can tolerate it.
Q. What is the most important information I need to know about Votrient 400mg Tablet?
Votrient 400mg Tablet may cause severe or life-threatening liver damage. Inform your doctor if you have or had liver disease. If you experience any of the following symptoms such as discoloration of the skin or eyes (yellowing), dark urine, extreme tiredness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, or unusual bleeding or bruising, call your doctor immediately. Your doctor may ask you to take some lab tests before you start taking Votrient. After you start taking Votrient, you may need to take those lab tests at weeks 3, 5, 7 and 9 and then at months 3 and 4. Your doctor may also prescribe additional tests if necessary. Periodic testing should then continue after 4 months.
Products for Votrient
Votrient 400mg Tablet
bottle of 30 tablets
MRP
₹17370
Votrient 400mg Tablet
strip of 30 tablets
MRP
₹17370
Not Available
Votrient 200mg Tablet
bottle of 30 tablets
MRP
₹8685
Not Available