PAZINIB 400 Tablet 30's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Pazopanib 400 mg
Manufacturer
Hetero Healthcare Limited
Variant
30 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
PAZINIB 400 TABLET contains Pazopanib which belongs to the group of medicines called Protein kinase inhibitors. It is used in the management of kidney cancer (that has advanced or spread to other organs) and soft tissue sarcoma. Soft tissue sarcoma is a type of cancer that affects the supportive tissues of the body. It can occur in the muscles, blood vessels, fat tissues or other tissues that support, surround and protect the organs. Your doctor may ask you to undergo certain diagnostic tests to check the functioning of your liver, kidney and heart and may monitor your blood pressure prior to and while you take PAZINIB 400 TABLET. Before taking [GBNKEWYORD], consult with your doctor if you have any heart, kidney or liver diseases, had lung problems, thyroid problems, bleeding or blood clotting issues, stomach or bowel problems (perforation or fistula), aneurysm (enlargement and weakening of a blood vessel wall) or have high blood pressure. PAZINIB 400 TABLET is not recommended in pregnant and breastfeeding women. PAZINIB 400 TABLET is not recommended in children and adolescents below 18 years of age. Consult with your doctor before taking PAZINIB 400 TABLET. The most common
Uses
OF PAZINIB 400 TABLETManage: Kidney cancer Sarcoma (a cancer that begins in bones or in any soft tissues of the body)
How It Works
PAZINIB 400 TABLET works by stopping the activity of various growth factor receptors associated with blood vessel formation and tumour cell proliferation. It inhibits the activity of few other factors that are responsible for the multiplication of cancer cells and hence manages the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Directions for Use
Take PAZINIB 400 TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow PAZINIB 400 TABLET along with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the proper dose and duration of PAZINIB 400 TABLET for you depending upon the age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
PAZINIB 400 TABLET are indigestion, bloating, flatulence, nosebleed, dry mouth, mouth ulcers or dizziness. Consult with your doctor if the symptoms do not improve or get worse. USES OF PAZINIB 400 TABLETManage: Kidney cancer Sarcoma (a cancer that begins in bones or in any soft tissues of the body) HOW PAZINIB 400 TABLET WORKSPAZINIB 400 TABLET works by stopping the activity of various growth factor receptors associated with blood vessel formation and tumour cell proliferation. It inhibits the activity of few other factors that are responsible for the multiplication of cancer cells and hence manages the growth and spread of cancer cells. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake PAZINIB 400 TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow PAZINIB 400 TABLET along with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the proper dose and duration of PAZINIB 400 TABLET for you depending upon the age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF PAZINIB 400 TABLETCOMMON high blood pressure diarrhoea nausea or vomiting stomach pain loss of appetite weight loss taste disturbance or loss of taste sore mouth headache tumour pain inadequate energy, weakness or tiredness hair colour changes, unusual loss of hair or hair thinning skin pigment loss skin rash, peeling of the skin, skin burning, prickling, itching or tingling sensation redness and swelling in the hands or soles of the feet signs of decrease in albumin in the blood (weakness and exhaustion) signs of low blood platelets (prolonged bleeding from guts, blood in urine or stools) decrease in the number of white blood cells (muscle weakness, fatigue) indigestion, bloating, flatulence nose bleed dry mouth or mouth ulcers abnormal drowsiness sleeping difficulties signs of blood clot such as chest pain, shortness of breath, leg pain, If the clot is broken, it might move to your lungs decreased effectiveness of heart at pumping the blood around the body (cardiac dysfunction) slow heart beat bleeding of mouth, rectum or lung dizziness blurred vision hot flushes fluid accumulation in face, hands, ankles, feet or eyelids that causes swelling tingling, weak or numb hands, arms, legs and feet nail disorders sensation of coldness, with shivering excessive sweating dehydration chest pain, joint, tendon pain, muscle pain and spasms hoarseness cough, coughing up blood hiccups lung collapse with air trapped between the chest and lung, which can cause shortness of breath (pneumothorax) underactive thyroid gland UNCOMMON stroke (due to blood clot) short term fall in the supply of blood to the brain (transient ischaemic attack) obstruction of blood supply to part of the heart or heart attack (myocardial infarction) partial obstruction of supply of blood to part of the heart (myocardial ischaemia) blood clots associated with decrease in red blood cells and cells involved in clotting (thrombotic microangiopathy) which causes harm to brain and kidneys signs of increased red blood cells (such as shortness of breath, fatigue, joint pain) sharp chest pain or fast breathing (pulmonary embolism) severe bleeding in digestive system (such as stomach, oesophagus or intestine), or in the kidneys, vagina and brain, hole (perforation) in stomach or intestine heart rhythm disturbance (QT prolongation) abnormal passages forming between parts of the intestine (fistula) heavy or irregular menstrual periods sharp and sudden increase in blood pressure (hypertensive crisis) signs of pancreas inflammation (pancreatitis) such as abdominal pain signs of liver inflammation (such as nausea, fatigue) skin or whites of the eyes become yellow in colour (jaundice) inflammation of abdominal cavity lining (peritonitis) runny nose itchy or inflamed rashes (flat or raised spots or blisters) frequent bowel movements increased skin sensitivity especially to sunlight lowered feeling or sensitivity, especially in the skin skin wound that do not heal (skin ulcer) RARE inflammation of the lung (pneumonitis) enlarged and weakened blood vessel wall or blood vessel wall tear (aneurysms and artery dissections) Stop taking PAZINIB 400 TABLET and consult with your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms: signs of swelling of the brain (loss of speech, change of vision, seizure (fits), confusion, high blood pressure) signs of sudden and severe rise in blood pressure (severe chest pain, severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, nausea, vomiting, severe anxiety, shortness of breath, fainting) signs of heart failure or heart attack (irregular or fast heartbeat, rapid fluttering of your heart, fainting, chest pain or pressure, painful arms, back, neck or jaw, leg swelling) signs of stroke (one side of your body becomes weak and numb, difficulty talking, headache, dizziness) signs of e severe bleeding in the digestive system or the lungs, kidneys, mouth, vagina and brain (black stools or stools with blood, urine with blood, painful stomach, coughing or vomiting up blood) signs of a tear (perforation) stomach or intestinal wall or the development of an abnormal connection between two parts of your digestive tract (a fistula) (severe stomach pain, fever, hole formation (perforation) in the stomach, intestine or bowel from which pus is released which is bloody and has foul smell) signs of liver problems (yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes (jaundice), dark urine, tiredness, loss of appetite, pain on the right side of your stomach area (abdomen), bruising easily) signs of formation of a blood clot (sharp chest pain, rapid breathing, leg pain, swelling of arms and hands or legs and feet, bruising easily, high blood pressure, drowsiness, decrease in urine output) signs of tumor lysis syndrome (fast breakdown of tumor cells) such as irregular heartbeat, seizures (fits), confusion, muscle cramps or spasms or decrease in urine output signs of infection (cough, tiredness and body aches, pain while urination, fever, red, warm, swollen and painful cuts, scrapes or wounds) signs of lung inflammation (shortness of breath or cough that will not go away) decreased thyroid function (weight gain) change in vision (blurry or impaired vision)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYPAZINIB 400 TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult with your doctor before taking PAZINIB 400 TABLET if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant. BREASTFEEDINGPAZINIB 400 TABLET is not recommended in breastfeeding women. Check with your doctor before taking [GBNKEWYORD] if you are breastfeeding. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or using machines if you feel dizzy, tired or weak or if your energy levels are low taking PAZINIB 400 TABLET. KIDNEYPAZINIB 400 TABLET should be used with caution patients having kidney diseases. Check with your doctor before taking PAZINIB 400 TABLET. LIVERPAZINIB 400 TABLET should be used with caution patients having liver diseases. Check with your doctor before taking PAZINIB 400 TABLET. ALLERGYDo not take PAZINIB 400 TABLET if you are allergic to Pazopanib or any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSPAZINIB 400 TABLET should be used with caution in patients having lung diseases such as a history of lung collapse. Contact your doctor before taking PAZINIB 400 TABLET. HEART DISEASEPAZINIB 400 TABLET should be used with caution patients having heart diseases. Check with your doctor before taking PAZINIB 400 TABLET. OTHERSBefore taking PAZINIB 400 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have: thyroid problems aneurysm (enlarged and weakened blood vessel wall) high blood pressure stomach or bowel diseases such as perforation (hole) or fistula (abnormal passages forming between parts of the intestine) problems with bleeding blood clots or narrowing of the arteries Use in Pediatrics: PAZINIB 400 TABLET is not recommended in children and adolescents below 18 years of age. Consult with your child’s doctor before giving PAZINIB 400 TABLET to your child. Use in Geriatrics: PAZINIB 400 TABLET can be used in elderly patients. However, ask for your doctor’s advice before taking PAZINIB 400 TABLET.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-drug interactions: Before taking PAZINIB 400 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: clarithromycin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, rifamicin, telithromycin, voriconazole (used in the management of infection) atazanavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir (used in the management of HIV) nefazodone (used to manage depression) simvastatin (used in the management of high cholesterol levels) pantoprazole, omeprazole, cimetidine, ranitidine (used to reduce stomach acid) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of PAZINIB 400 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage of PAZINIB 400 TABLET may include very high blood pressure. SYNOPSIS Drug : Pazopanib Pharmacological Category : Protein kinase inhibitor Therapeutic Indication : Kidney cancer, Soft tissue Sarcoma Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep PAZINIB 400 TABLET out of the sight and reach of children Store PAZINIB 400 TABLET below 30°C
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Last Updated
05 Dec 2022