Votrient Side Effects
Serious Side Effects of Votrient
Contact your doctor immediately should you begin to experience any of these serious side effects
- Fast or irregular heartbeats
- Pain in the chest, arms, back, jaw, neck or stomach
- Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
- Bloody vomit
- Red blood in stools
- Blood in urine
- Nosebleeds
- Coughing up blood
- Black and tarry stools
- Swelling of the stomach
- Wounds that won't heal
Common Side Effects
- Joint or muscle pain
- Swelling of the face
- Hair loss or change in hair color
- Weight loss
- Unusual discomfort in cold temperatures
- Tender soles and palms
Warnings & Recalls for Votrient
Black Box Warning for Votrient
Severe or fatal hepatotoxicity has been reported in clinical trials. Monitor hepatic function and interrupt, reduce, stop dosing if need be.
Consult your doctor before making any decisions regarding the discontinuation of Votrient.
Votrient Treatment and Use
Votrient Treatment and Use
Votrient | Pazopanib Hydrochloride is used in the treatment of advanced stages of kidney cancer.
How it Works
It works to prevent certain receptors from growing, in effect, helping to stop or slow down the spreading of cancer cells.
Votrient Dosage
Votrient is usually taken once a day orally, in tablet or pill form, on an empty stomach, one or two hours before a meal. Consult with your doctor about what dosage is right for you. Never take more than the prescribed amount of Votrient.
It is advised that the pill or tablet be taken whole. Do not chew.
Other Names for Votrient
Generic Name:
Pazopanib
Brand Name:
Votrient
Lawsuits & Legal Information for Votrient
Author:
RobM
Posted on Jul 30, 2012
