BdPazo 400mg Pazopanib Tablet Description:
BdPazo 400mg tablet is an anticancer medicine. It works by binding to and inhibiting the enzyme receptors (tyrosine kinase) that are responsible for the proliferation of cancer cells. It also restricts the growth of new blood vessels within the tumor.
Uses:
BdPazo 400mg Tablet is a protein kinase inhibitor used to treat kidney cancer and soft tissue sarcoma.
Side Effects:
Headache, nausea, vomiting, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, tiredness, diarrhoea, high blood pressure, decreased appetite, weight loss, abnormal skin pigmentation, hair discoloration, shortness of breath
How to Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as recommended by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.
FAQs:
Is BdPazo 400mg Tablet a chemotherapy medicine?
BdPazo 400mg tablet is not a traditional chemotherapy drug. It belongs to a class of medicines called protein kinase inhibitors. BdPazo 400mg tablet works by blocking the activity of proteins involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.
How should I take BdPazo 400mg Tablet?
BdPazo 400mg tablet should be taken once daily or as directed by your doctor. Swallow the tablets whole with water, do not break or crush the tablets. This affects the way the medicine is absorbed and can increase the chance of side effects.
How do I know if BdPazo 400 mg tablet will help me?
How long you need to continue taking BdPazo 400mg tablet varies from person to person. The doctor will monitor you closely and can thus better assess how long the medicine should be taken. Do not stop taking it without telling your doctor. It must be taken for as long as it works and you tolerate it.
Are there any dietary restrictions while taking BdPazo 400mg tablet?
Yes, it is best to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking BdPazo 400mg tablet as it can affect how the medicine works in your body. Ask your doctor about additional foods to avoid.