Votrient 400mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)

Votrient 400mg Tablet is a protein kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of kidney cancer and soft tissue sarcoma.

Welcome Gift

10% EXTRA OFF on first order

with1MGANEW| Cash on delivery available

₹17370

Get for

₹16870

on orders above ₹150

Use Code 1MGANEW

Get for

₹16970

on orders above ₹200

Use Code 1MGANEW

1/2

30 tablets

Genuine

Authenticity Assured

Prescription

required

127 people

viewed recently

General Information

Contains

Pazopanib (400mg)

Marketer

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

The content is shown in English

Product introduction

Votrient 400mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Diarrhea and high blood pressure are the most common side effects of this medicine. Doctor may advise for regular monitoring of your blood pressure while on treatment. Drink plenty of fluids to overcome diarrhea or consult with your doctor if it bothers you. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Hence, inform your doctor if you experience fever, flu-like symptoms and shortness of breath.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Votrient Tablet

Benefits of Votrient Tablet

Kidney cancer
Votrient 400mg Tablet is used to treat kidney cancer and its associated symptoms such as blood in the urine, unexplained low back pain or weight loss, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc. It stops cancer growth and prevents multiplication of cancer cells. This restricts the advancement of cancer to other unaffected regions. You need to follow your doctor’s instructions very carefully to recover.

Soft tissue sarcoma
Soft tissue sarcoma is a type of sarcoma that develops in tissues such as bone and muscles. Votrient 400mg Tablet kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Side effects of Votrient Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Votrient

Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
Fatigue
Change in color of hair
Diarrhea
High blood pressure
Decreased appetite
Weight loss
Taste change
Abnormal skin pigmentation
Hair discoloration
Tumor pain
Breathlessness

How to use Votrient Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Votrient 400mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Votrient Tablet works

Votrient 400mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by binding and inhibiting the enzyme receptors (tyrosine kinase) that are responsible for the proliferation of the cancerous cells. It also restricts the growth of new blood vessels within the tumor. This is how it works against cancer.

All substitutes for Votrient 400mg Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Votrient 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Votrient 400mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Votrient 400mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Votrient 400mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Votrient 400mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Votrient 400mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Votrient 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Votrient 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Votrient 400mg Tablet is not advised in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

Is Votrient 400mg Tablet a chemotherapy medicine?

Votrient 400mg Tablet is not a conventional chemotherapy medicine. It belongs to a class of medicine called a protein kinase inhibitor. Votrient 400mg Tablet works by preventing the activity of proteins that are involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.

How should I take Votrient 400mg Tablet?

Votrient 400mg Tablet should be taken orally by mouth once a day 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 may increase the chance of side effects.

Can Votrient 400mg Tablet be taken with food?

Votrient 400mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. If it is taken with food, the dosage may need to be increased. Doing this will in turn cause more side effects.

How will I know if Votrient 400mg Tablet is helping me?

The duration for which you have to continue taking Votrient 400mg Tablet varies from person to person. The doctor monitors you closely and will be able to better estimate how long the medicine needs to be taken. Do not stop taking it without telling your doctor. It needs to be taken as long as it is effective and you can tolerate it.

Are there any food restrictions while I’m taking Votrient 400mg Tablet?

Yes, it is best to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while on Votrient 400mg Tablet, as it may affect how the medicine works in your body. Ask your doctor about any additional foods you should avoid.

How long I have to take Votrient 400mg Tablet?

What is the most important information I need to know about Votrient 400mg Tablet?

Votrient 400mg Tablet may cause severe or life-threatening liver damage. Inform your doctor if you have or had liver disease. If you experience any of the following symptoms such as discoloration of the skin or eyes (yellowing), dark urine, extreme tiredness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, or unusual bleeding or bruising, call your doctor immediately. Your doctor may ask you to take some lab tests before you start taking Votrient. After you start taking Votrient, you may need to take those lab tests at weeks 3, 5, 7 and 9 and then at months 3 and 4. Your doctor may also prescribe additional tests if necessary. Periodic testing should then continue after 4 months.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Alkyldiarylamines Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1072-73.
Pazopanib. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: GlaxoSmithKline; 2009 [revised Apr. 2012]. [Accessed 24 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

Patient concerns

i'm patient of Ewing sarcoma bone cancer

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

How can I help you.

Fracture in right leg claw &ligament soft tissue fracture

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Share recent X-rays and MRI reports

Want to know more

We provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

Marketer details

Name: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Votrient 400mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

In case of any issues, contact us

Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

Lab tests offered by us

Why we need a prescription?