Votrient - 400mg

Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)

US brands equivalent to Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)

The equivalent US brands available for Votrient 400 mg is:

• Votrient

Votrient 400 mg is easily available via online pharmacy, drugstore, and medical supply store.

What is The Generic Name of Votrient 400 mg?

Pazopanib is the generic name of the Votrient 400 mg and it is produced by GSK Ltd, India.

About Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib):

Votrient 400 mg is used in the treatment of kidney cancer. Votrient is used to treat advanced cell carcinoma(kidney cancer). Votrient is also used to treat soft tissue sarcoma (a tumour that can develop in or around muscles, tendons, joints, organs, or blood vessels). This is used for

• Kidney cancer

Manufacturer of Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib):

Votrient 400 mg is manufactured by GSK Ltd in India and is available at all the leading online pharmacies, drug stores, and medical stores. It is one of the leading brands in India.

The strength of Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib):

Votrient 400 mg contains Pazopanib as active medical ingredients.

It should be noted that Votrient 400 mg is available in varying strengths.

Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)is used for the treatment and prevention of:

• Kidney cancer

How Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib) works?

It  works as follows:

1. Pazopanib interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed by the body.

Before You Use a Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)

     You should be sure that:

1. You are not allergic to it.

2. It is not affecting the medicines you are taking with it or not interacting with those.

3. You are not pregnant.

What should be avoided while using Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)

• Using Alcohol

• Breastfeeding

When not to use Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)?

One should avoid using Votrient 400 mg

1.       If one is suffering from an allergy

2.       If one is pregnant

Tell your doctor if

• You are taking any other medication for any disease or disorder.

• You are pregnant

• If you are allergic to votrient 400 mg

The dosage of Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib):

Votrient 400 mg is available in varying strengths and at different doses.

Consult a doctor for the appropriate dose.

How much of Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)to be used?

Generally, it must be in the range which is suitable according to the person’s health. It is available in the form of tablets.

How to use Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)?

• One should wash and dry his/her hands properly before taking Votrient 400 mg

• One should use only as much as needed or as prescribed by the doctor.

• One should take Votrient 400 mg as long as directed by the physician.

For how long should Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)?

One should take Votrient 400 mg as long as directed by the physician.

What can happen due to the overdose of Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)?

Sometimes overdose of Votrient 400 mg can lead to excessive vomiting. To avoid this always contact the doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

Missed dose of Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)

Take the missed dose as soon as you recall it. If it is nearly close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Side effects of Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)

The side effects of Votrient 400 mg  are as follows:

• Hair loss

• Chest pain

• Fever

• Depressed mood

• Decreased appetite

Drug Interactions with Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)

If you are taking some drugs or other over the counter medicines, these may interfere with the therapeutic effect of Votrient 400 mg. Some of the drugs that are known to interact with Votrient 400 mg are as follows:

• Bepridil
• Fluconazole
• Pimozide
• Telaprevir

You must inform the doctor about all the medications you are already taking and always follow the instructions.

Contraindications for Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)

• If you are allergic to Votrient 400 mg

• If you are consuming alcohol

• If you are taking any herbal supplements

• if  anyone is having a heart problem, angina

Warning and Precautions for Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)

1. Avoid if you are pregnant

2. If irritation or allergies persist, stop the application of medicine and consult a doctor.

3. Keep in proper condition and out of reach of children.

Things to remember For Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)

1. Read the medicine packet thoroughly

2. Tell the doctor about your medical history.

3. Follow the instructions as told by the doctor.

4. Know before use that how to store the medicine at room temperature in a clean and dry place.

Indication and Usage For Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib):

Use Votrient 400 mg  as prescribed by the doctor to kidney cancer

• Swallow Votrient 400 mg as a whole

• Do not chew or crush

• Always wash hands before taking the Votrient 400 mg

• Use Votrient 400 mg with meal

Dosage & Administration:

Votrient 400 mg should be taken as per doctor’s recommendation.

Votrient 400 mg must be taken orally.

Recommended dose For Votrient 400 mg(Pazopanib)-

To avoid side effects, use Votrient 400 mg according to the prescribed dose.