Pazinib 200mg Pazopanib Tablet Description:
Pazinib 200mg 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:
Pazinib 200mg 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 Pazinib 200mg Tablet a chemotherapy medicine?
Pazinib 200mg tablet is not a traditional chemotherapy drug. It belongs to a class of medicines called protein kinase inhibitors. Pazinib 200mg tablet works by blocking the activity of proteins involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.
How should I take Pazinib 200mg Tablet?
Pazinib 200mg 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 Pazinib 400 mg tablet will help me?
How long you need to continue taking Pazinib 200mg 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 Pazinib 200mg tablet?
Yes, it is best to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Pazinib 200mg tablet as it can affect how the medicine works in your body. Ask your doctor about additional foods to avoid.
