Pazoci 400mg Tablet: Effective Treatment for High Blood Pressure

Description:

• Contains the active substance pazopanib.
• Belongs to the class of tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
• 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.

Therapeutic Effects:

• Acts as a targeted drug therapy in cancer treatment.
• Interferes with the growth of blood vessels inside the cancer cells.
• Shrinks cancer cells, stopping their growth and multiplication.

Interaction with Other Drugs:

• Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take.
• Certain medications may interact with Pazoci 400mg tablet and reduce its effectiveness.

Safety Advices:

• Do not take if you are allergic to Pazopanib or any other ingredients.
• Inform your physician if you have kidney, heart, lung, or liver problems, bleeding disorders, stomach or bowel problems, and thyroid problems.
• Store at room temperature (25°C).
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• 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 Pazoci 400mg tablet at least two hours after a meal or one hour before a meal.
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
• Driving or operating heavy machinery is unsafe after taking Pazoci 400mg tablet.
• Consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side Effects:

• Common: hypertension, hair color change, increased glucose levels, decreased weight, 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.

Word of Advice:

• Do not drink grapefruit juice during the treatment with this medicine.
• Male patients with female partners with reproductive potential should use effective contraception during the treatment and at least 2 weeks after the last dose.
• Your doctor will regularly do lab tests to check whether the medicine works for you.

FAQs:

1. What if I forgot to take Pazoci 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.

2. Can Pazoci 400mg tablet induce liver toxicity? Yes, long-term use of Pazoci 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. Your doctor may advise you to take certain blood tests to check your liver function periodically.

3. Does Pazoci 400mg tablet change hair color? Hair color change is a common side effect of Pazoci 400mg tablet therapy which usually develops gradually during a few months of therapy. Consult your doctor for more advice.

4. Is anemia a side effect of Pazoci 400mg tablet? Pazoci 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.

5. What are the benefits of Pazoci 400mg tablet? Pazoci 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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