Votrient (Pazopanib Hydrochloride)

Votrient is an advanced cancer treatment medication available by prescription and used to treat kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) or soft tissue sarcoma treatment when cancer is in nerves, tendons, blood vessels, or muscles. Use of this medication is considered to be targeted cancer therapy, and most patients who begin on Votrient will have had inferior results from more standard cancer treatment approaches. The active ingredient in this medication – Pazopanib – is a tyrosine kinase drug that attacks and disables certain proteins that the cancer cells require for growth and expansion.

Directions

The standard Votrient dose schedule is to take the medication 1x daily, without food. It must be taken on an empty stomach and Votrient should be taken at least 1-2 hours before eating any food.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Votrient 400mg is Pazopanib.

Cautions

Let your doctor know of any history of liver disease, chest pain, heart attack, high blood pressure (hypertension), stroke, recent surgery, bleeding or clotting problems, blood vessel problems, intestinal or stomach problems or underactive thyroid before starting on Votrient.

Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while using Votrient.

Limit or avoid use of antacids or proton-pump inhibitor medications while this medication.

Using Votrient may increase your risk of a heart rhythm disorder called QT Prolongation. This is particularly true for people who have low blood potassium or magnesium levels.

Women should only use Votrient when pregnant if medication use is approved by their doctor.

Interactions

Negative drug interactions may occur between Votrient 400mg and other Rx or OTC medications, including everolimus / amlodipine / atorvastatin / bevacizumab / dexamethasone / furosemide / gabapentin / furosemide / levothyroxine / lisinopril / lorazepam / losartan / metformin / metoprolol / omeprazole / ondansetron / oxycodone / pantoprazole / cholecalciferol.

Let your doctor know of all medications you are currently taking before receiving a prescription and going to buy Votrient online.

Side Effects

Side effects from using Votrient may occur, and some users may have diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, appetite loss, weight loss, taste changes, numbness or other sensations in hands or feet, tiredness or weakness, temporary hair loss, or changes to hair or skin color. If Votrient side effects are experienced you may need to stop use and meet with your doctor to discuss soft tissue sarcoma treatment medication alternatives.