Votrient 400mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Pazopanib (400mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Votrient 400mg Tablet is a protein kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of kidney cancer and soft tissue sarcoma.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Votrient 400mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Directions for Use
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 400mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works
Votrient 400mg Tablet 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Votrient 400mg Tablet a chemotherapy medicine?
Votrient 400mg Tablet is not a conventional chemotherapy medicine. It belongs to a class of medications called protein kinase inhibitors. Votrient 400mg Tablet works by inhibiting the activity of proteins that are involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.
How should I take Votrient 400mg Tablet?
Votrient 400mg Tablet should be taken orally 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.
Can Votrient 400mg Tablet be taken with food?
Votrient 400mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after food. If it is taken with food, the dosage may need to be increased. Doing this will increase the chance of side effects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
