Question 1

Is Votrient 400mg Tablet a chemotherapy medicine?

Accepted Answer

Votrient 400mg Tablet is not a conventional chemotherapy medicine. It belongs to a class of medicine called a protein kinase inhibitor. Votrient 400mg Tablet works by preventing the activity of proteins that are involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Question 2

How should I take Votrient 400mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Votrient 400mg 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.

Question 3

Can Votrient 400mg Tablet be taken with food?

Accepted Answer

Votrient 400mg 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.

Question 4

How will I know if Votrient 400mg Tablet is helping me?

Accepted Answer

The duration for which you have to continue taking Votrient 400mg 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.

Question 5

Are there any food restrictions while I’m taking Votrient 400mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is best to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while on Votrient 400mg Tablet, as it may affect how the medicine works in your body. Ask your doctor about any additional foods you should avoid.

Question 6

How long I have to take Votrient 400mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

The duration for which you have to continue taking Votrient 400mg 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.

Question 7

What is the most important information I need to know about Votrient 400mg Tablet?

Accepted Answer

Votrient 400mg 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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