Prescription Required

Votrient 200mg Tablet 30s

by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Pazopanib (200mg)

₹7250

Votrient 200mg Tablet 30s

Introduction to Votrient 200mg Tablet 30s

Votrient 200mg Tablet is classified under a group of medications called protein kinase inhibitors. It's primary function is the management of kidney cancer and soft tissue sarcoma.

Its primary mechanism involves obstructing enzyme receptors (tyrosine kinase) that promote the proliferation of malignant cells. Furthermore, it inhibits the development of new blood vessels within the tumor.

They should be consumed in the dosage and period specified by your healthcare provider.

Safety Advice for Votrient 200mg Tablet 30s

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Seek advice from your doctor concerning alcohol consumption.

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Potentially unsafe during pregnancy, unless the benefits in life-threatening situations outweigh the risks.

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Potentially unsafe; there's a risk it may harm the baby.

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It might lower alertness, impair vision, or cause sleepiness; avoid driving if you experience these symptoms.

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Prescribed safe; dose adjustment not needed for patients with kidney disease.

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Use cautiously in patients with liver disease; dose adjustment may be necessary. Its use is not recommended for people with moderate to severe liver disease.

How To Use Votrient 200mg Tablet 30s

  • Consume this medication in the quantity and time period recommended by your physician. Ingest it as a single unit. Avoid masticating, pulverizing or fragmenting it. This may be administered on a vacant gut.

Special Precautions About Votrient 200mg Tablet 30s

  • It may increase susceptibility to infections.
  • Inform your doctor about heart problems, high blood pressure, bleeding issues, surgery, or electrolyte imbalance.
  • It is restricted for use in individuals sensitive to its constituents, those with squamous cell lung cancer, or those already taking carboplatin and paclitaxel.
  • If regular blood tests, kidney, and liver tests may be advised for monitoring.

Benefits Of Votrient 200mg Tablet 30s

  • It stops the growth of cancer cells.
  • It prevents the spread of cancer to other areas.

Side Effects Of Votrient 200mg Tablet 30s

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
  • Fatigue
  • Change in color of hair
  • Diarrhea
  • High blood pressure
  • Decreased appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Taste change
  • Abnormal skin pigmentation
  • Hair discoloration
  • Tumor pain
  • Breathlessness

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What If I Missed A Dose Of Votrient 200mg Tablet 30s

If you miss a dose of the medicine, it's important to take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one, as this can increase the risk of side effects.

Drug Interaction

  • Clarithromycin.
  • Itraconazole.
  • Ritonavir.
  • Nefazodone.
  • Pantoprazole.
  • Omeprazole.

Drug Food Interaction

  • If absorption of medicine is reduced in the presence of food.
  • If take medicine on an empty stomach or 1-2 hours after a meal.
  • If avoid grapefruit juice as it may increase drug levels in the bloodstream.

Disease Explanation

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Kidney cancer and soft tissue sarcoma are distinct forms of malignancies affecting the kidneys and connective tissues, respectively. They may manifest with symptoms such as blood in the urine, lower back pain, and abnormalities in soft tissue regions.

FAQ's on Votrient 200mg Tablet 30s

Are there any food restrictions while I’m taking Votrient?

Yes, it is best to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while on Votrient, 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?

The duration for which you have to continue taking Votrient 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.

How should I take Votrient?

Votrient 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.

How will I know if Votrient is helping me?

The duration for which you have to continue taking Votrient 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.

Can Votrient be taken with food?

Votrient 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.

What is the most important information I need to know about Votrient?

Votrient 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.

Is Votrient a chemotherapy medicine?

Votrient is not a conventional chemotherapy medicine. It belongs to a class of medicine called a protein kinase inhibitor. Votrient works by preventing the activity of proteins that are involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.

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Rahul kumar

Content Updated on

Saturday, 2 March, 2024

Prescription Required

Votrient 200mg Tablet 30s

by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Pazopanib (200mg)

₹7250

Votrient 200mg Tablet 30s

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