Drug reference
pazopanib
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Drug class
Oncology (TK Inhibitors)
Mechanism of action
Multikinase inhibitor (including VEGF & PDGF receptor tyrosine kinases) some of which are implicated in tumor growth, angiogenesis, & metastasis
Common side effects
- Leukopenia
- ALT/AST increased
- Hypertension
- Glucose increased
- Hair color changes
- Total bilirubin increased
- Diarrhea
Known interactions (4)
- chloroquine + pazopanib Major
- aluminum hydroxide + pazopanib Moderate
- atorvastatin + pazopanib Moderate
- chloramphenicol + pazopanib Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is pazopanib?
pazopanib belongs to: Oncology.
How does pazopanib work?
Multikinase inhibitor (including VEGF & PDGF receptor tyrosine kinases) some of which are implicated in tumor growth, angiogenesis, & metastasis
What are the common side effects of pazopanib?
Leukopenia, ALT/AST increased, Hypertension, Glucose increased, Hair color changes, Total bilirubin increased, Diarrhea
Which drugs interact with pazopanib?
chloroquine, aluminum hydroxide, atorvastatin, chloramphenicol
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