Pazopanib Pazolong 200 Mg

1. Overview

Pazopanib is a prescription medicine used to treat certain types of cancer, including kidney cancer and soft tissue sarcoma. It helps slow the growth of cancer cells and may reduce the spread of the disease.

2. How It Works

Pazopanib works by blocking specific proteins called tyrosine kinases that promote cancer cell growth and the formation of new blood vessels that feed tumors. By inhibiting these proteins, it helps control tumor growth.

3. Common Uses

• Advanced kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma)
• Soft tissue sarcoma
• Other cancers as prescribed by a doctor

4. Key Benefits

• Helps slow tumor growth
• Targets cancer cells specifically
• Can improve progression-free survival

5. Safety & Precautions

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking this medicine
• Monitor for signs of liver problems, high blood pressure, or bleeding
• Inform your doctor about other medications you are taking

6. Scientific Literature (External Links)

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20530313/ — Pazopanib in advanced renal cell carcinoma
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24692475/ — Mechanism of action of pazopanib in cancer therapy
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25854754/ — Clinical outcomes of pazopanib treatment in soft tissue sarcoma

These details are compiled from publicly available scientific sources. MYMEDS.MD is not liable for clinical interpretation. Please consult a licensed medical practitioner for personalised guidance.