Votrient
Votrient (pazopanib) is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma. Votrient is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their spread in the body. Votrient is used to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer). Votrient may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Votrient usage and side effects:
Do not use Votrient if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
Before you take Votrient, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, underactive thyroid, an ulcer or other stomach disorder, or a history of “Long QT syndrome,” blood clot, or bleeding (stomach, intestinal, or brain).
There are many other medicines that can interact with Votrient. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use.
You will need regular medical tests to be sure Votrient is not causing harmful effects. Do not miss any follow-up visits to your doctor. If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Votrient.
Stop using Votrient and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood, loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), sudden numbness or weakness, problems with speech or balance, chest pain, or vision and hearing problems.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Votrient: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Votrient and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: slow healing of a wound or surgical incision; dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeat; black, bloody, or tarry stools; coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance; chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder or dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).
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