Pazopanib is used in the treatment of kidney cancer and soft tissue sarcoma.

Pazopanib is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

Headache, Nausea, Pain, Breathing difficulty, Vomiting, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Increased blood pressure, Decreased appetite, Weight loss, Altered taste, Tumor, Abnormal skin pigmentation, Hair discolouration

• Do not start pazopanib and consult your doctor if you have heart or liver disease, heart failure or attack, lung collapse, blood disorders, thyroid problems, stomach or bowel problems, high blood pressure, are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Tell your doctor if you suffer from shortness of breath or cough, pass blood in stool or urine, cough blood, or suffer from stomach pain, blurred or impaired vision or you are going to have an operation while on pazopanib treatment.
• Pazopanib is not recommended in children under 18 years of age.
• Take effective contraceptive measures while on pazopanib treatment.
• Do not drive or operate machinery as pazopanib can make you dizzy, tired or weak.

Ques. Q. Is Pazopanib a chemotherapy drug, cytotoxic?
Pazopanib is not a chemotherapy drug. It is a cytotoxic drug

Ques. Q. Is Pazopanib FDA approved?
Pazopanib is FDA approved

Ques. Q. How quickly does Pazopanib work?
Pazopanib starts working in around 2-4 hours

Ques. Q. How long does Pazopanib work?
The effect lasts for about 30 hours.