Treatment of Pazocam 400mg Tablet Anxiety Disorders

Description

• Contains the active substance pazopanib.
• Belongs to the class of tyrosine kinase inhibitor.
• Used in adults to treat advanced kidney cancer or cancer that has spread to other organs.
• Also indicated to treat certain forms of soft-tissue sarcoma.

Uses

• Advanced renal cell carcinoma.
• Advanced soft tissue sarcoma.

Mechanism of action

• Prevents the activity of proteins involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.
• Interferes with the growth of blood vessels inside the cancer cells by acting against a protein called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors (VEGF) to shrink cancer cells, ultimately stopping their growth and multiplication.

Contraindications

• Do not take if you are allergic to pazopanib or any other ingredients of this medicine.
• Inform your physician if you have kidney, heart, lung, or liver problems, bleeding disorders, stomach or bowel problems, and thyroid problems.

Safety advice

• Pregnancy: unsafe to administer in pregnant women.
• Breastfeeding: breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Pazocam 400mg tablet.
• Lungs: consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
• Liver: pazocam 400mg tablet is unsafe when administered in patients with severe liver diseases. Dose adjustments are necessary for moderate liver failure.
• Alcohol: it is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol when taking Pazocam 400mg tablet. Consult your doctor for more advice.
• Driving: driving or operating heavy machinery is unsafe after taking Pazocam 400mg tablet because you may feel dizzy, drowsy, or have blurred vision.

Dosage and administration

• Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease condition, severity, and other factors.
• Take the tablets as prescribed by your doctor. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take Pazocam 400mg tablet at least two hours after a meal or one hour before a meal.

Side effects

• Common: hypertension, hair color change, increased glucose levels, decreased weight, decrease in appetite, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, muscle and joint pain, headache, shortness of breath, tiredness.
• Serious: heart problems, bleeding from the anus, mouth, hypothyroidism, interstitial lung disease, infections.

FAQ

• Q1. What if I forgot to take Pazocam 400mg tablet?
  • If you forgot to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if it is nearly time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up the forgotten dose.
• Q2. Can Pazocam 400mg tablet induce liver toxicity?
  • Yes, long-term use of Pazocam 400mg tablet may induce liver toxicity or severe liver failure. Inform your physician if you have any liver disorders before starting treatment with this medicine.
• Q3. Does Pazocam 400mg tablet change hair color?
  • Hair color change is a common side effect of Pazocam 400mg tablet therapy which usually develops gradually during a few months of therapy. Consult your doctor for more advice.
• Q4. Is anemia a side effect of Pazocam 400mg tablet?
  • Pazocam 400mg tablet can reduce the number of red blood cells, which transport oxygen throughout the body. A low number of red blood cells is called anemia. This may make you feel tired and short of breath. Tell your doctor or nurse if you have these symptoms.
• Q5. What are the benefits of Pazocam 400mg tablet?
  • Pazocam 400mg tablet is used to treat certain types of cancer (kidney, soft tissue sarcoma). It decreases the blood supply to the cancer tumor to slow tumor growth.

Fact box

• Molecule name: Pazopanib.
• Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics.
• Pharmacological class: Tyrosine kinase inhibitor.
• Indications:
  • Advanced renal cell carcinoma.
  • Advanced soft tissue sarcoma.

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