Medical Uses
Votrient (pazopanib) is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with:
- advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
- advanced soft tissue sarcoma (STS) who have received prior chemotherapy.
Limitations of Use: The efficacy of this therapeutic drug for the treatment of patients with adipocytic soft tissue sarcoma or gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) has not been demonstrated.
Recommended Dosage:
The recommended dosage of Pazopanib is 800 mg (four 200 mg tablets) orally once daily without food (at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal) until there is evidence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The dosage can be modified for hepatic impairment and in patients taking certain concomitant medicines. Swallow tablets whole without crushing, as this may be responsible for increasing the rate of absorption and affecting systemic exposure.
In case a dose of Pazopanib is missed/skipped, it should not be taken if it is < 12 hours until the next scheduled dose.