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Side effect(s) of Pazopanib


Review the side-effects of Pazopanib as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Most Common
- Diarrhea, high blood pressure, hair color change, nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite and vomiting.

   Heart
- Heart attack, QT prolongation, stroke and torsade de pointes (fast heart rate).

   Central Nervous System
- Weakness and headache.

   Skin
- Hair loss and rash.

   Eye and ENT
- Nosebleed.

   Gastrointestinal
- Abdominal pain, indigestion, rectal bleeding and decrease in taste sensitivity.

   Genitourinary
- Protein and blood in urine.

   Blood
- Decrease in white blood cells and platelets.

   Metabolic
- Underactive thyroid, increase in liver enzyme and decrease in blood minerals.

   Respiratory
- Bloodstained sputum.

   Miscellaneous
- Bleeding disorder, decreased weight hand-foot syndrome with reddening, swelling, numbness and desquamation, swelling in the face and fistula.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Pazopanib

Pazopanib(Votrient) generic is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, prescribed for renal cell carcinoma. It slows or stops the spread of cancer cells.


Trade Names for Pazopanib

International :


Votrient
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