Pazokast 400mg Tablet: Effective Relief for Your Needs

Pazokast 400mg Tablet

Active substance: Pazopanib

Class: Antineoplastic drug, Tyrosine kinase inhibitor

Uses:

• Advanced renal cell carcinoma
• Advanced soft tissue sarcoma

Mechanism of action:

• Pazokast 400mg tablet interferes with the growth of blood vessels inside cancer cells by acting against a protein called Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors (VEGF).
• This ultimately stops the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.

Important information:

• 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.
• The tablet can raise your blood pressure. Regular blood pressure checks are necessary during treatment.
• No dose adjustments are required for patients with kidney diseases.
• Stop taking the tablet at least 7 days before surgeries or dental operations.
• Not recommended for people aged under 18.
• Can cause infertility; consult your doctor before taking.

Side effects:

• Common: hypertension, hair color changes, 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.

Safety advices:

• Pregnancy: unsafe to administer in pregnant women.
• Breastfeeding: not recommended in patients taking Pazokast 400mg tablet.
• Lungs: consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
• Liver: 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 Pazokast 400mg tablet. Consult your doctor for more advice.
• Driving: driving or operating heavy machinery is unsafe after taking Pazokast 400mg tablet because you may feel dizzy, drowsy, or have blurred vision.

How to consume:

• 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.
• Do not take this medicine with food, as it affects the absorption of this medicine.
• Take Pazokast 400mg tablet at least two hours after a meal or one hour before a meal.

FAQs:

1. What if I forgot to take Pazokast 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 Pazokast 400mg tablet induce liver toxicity?
   • Yes, long-term use of Pazokast 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.
3. Does Pazokast 400mg tablet change hair color?
   • Hair color change is a common side effect of Pazokast 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 Pazokast 400mg tablet?
   • Pazokast 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 Pazokast 400mg tablet?
   • Pazokast 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.

Storage:

• Store Pazokast 400mg tablet in room temperature (25°C).
• Keep the medication away from the reach of children and pets.

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