Pazopanib
Votrient (pazopanib) is a targeted cancer therapy known as a tyrosine kinase inhibitor used to treat advanced kidney cancer and certain soft tissue sarcomas. It works by blocking enzymes that promote tumor growth and the development of blood vessels that feed cancer cells.
Votrient is an oral targeted therapy for advanced kidney cancer and soft tissue sarcoma that inhibits tumor growth and blood vessel formation.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 867503
- Generic
- Votrient
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) and advanced soft tissue sarcoma in patients who have received prior chemotherapy.
Pazopanib inhibits multiple tyrosine kinases, including those involved in tumor cell proliferation and angiogenesis (the process of forming new blood vessels to feed tumors), thereby slowing cancer growth and spread.
Votrient is an oral tablet taken once daily on an empty stomach. Regular monitoring of liver function is required due to hepatotoxicity risk. Common side effects include hypertension, fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, weight loss, and altered hair color. Multiple drug interactions exist; patients should inform providers of all medications and supplements being taken.
Official drug label
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