Pazopanib

Uses

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

How it Works

How Pazopanib works Pazopanib is an anti-cancer medication that functions by binding to and inhibiting the enzyme receptors known as tyrosine kinases, which are responsible for the proliferation of cancerous cells. Additionally, it restricts the growth of new blood vessels within the tumor, contributing to its effectiveness against cancer.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Pazopanib include headache, diarrhea, high blood pressure, decreased appetite, changes in taste, breathlessness, low blood platelets, decreased levels of thyroid hormones, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), infection, hair loss, nosebleeds, decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), decreased phosphate levels in the blood, dehydration, peripheral sensory neuropathy, blurred vision, hot flushes, venous thromboembolism, voice changes, coughing up blood, increased bilirubin in the blood, liver toxicity, and hypopigmentation.

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