Pazocam 200mg Tablet is a protein kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of kidney cancer and soft tissue sarcoma. Pazocam 200mg 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.

• 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

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• Q. Q. Is Pazocam 200mg Tablet a chemotherapy medicine??
  Ans: Pazocam 200mg Tablet is not a conventional chemotherapy medicine. It belongs to a class of medicine called a protein kinase inhibitor. Pazocam 200mg Tablet works by preventing the activity of proteins that are involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.
• Q. Q. How should I take Pazocam 200mg Tablet??
  Ans: Pazocam 200mg 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.
• Q. Q. Can Pazocam 200mg Tablet be taken with food??
  Ans: Pazocam 200mg 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.
• Q. Q. How will I know if Pazocam 200mg Tablet is helping me??
  Ans: The duration for which you have to continue taking Pazocam 200mg 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.
• Q. Q. Are there any food restrictions while I’m taking Pazocam 200mg Tablet??
  Ans: Yes, it is best to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while on Pazocam 200mg Tablet, as it may affect how the medicine works in your body. Ask your doctor about any additional foods you should avoid.
• Q. Q. How long I have to take Pazocam 200mg Tablet??
  Ans: The duration for which you have to continue taking Pazocam 200mg 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.
• Q. Q. What is the most important information I need to know about Pazocam 200mg Tablet??
  Ans: Pazocam 200mg 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.

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