Pazopanib
Pazopanib is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient PAZOPANIB manufactured by Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. administered by ORAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20260923.
- Generic name
- PAZOPANIB
- Manufacturer
- Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.
- Product type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
- Route
- ORAL
- Dosage form
- N/A
- NDC
- 51407-872
- Application
- ANDA217713
- Label effective
- 20260923
About this product
Pazopanib is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is PAZOPANIB. It is labelled by Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. taken by oral and marketed as a human prescription drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 51407-872, application ANDA217713, label effective 20260923. It is one of 2 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient PAZOPANIB. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.
What it is used for
Across FDA labelling, products containing PAZOPANIB are most often described in connection with: pazopanib tablets, soft tissue, treatment adults, renal cell, carcinoma rcc, sarcoma sts, received prior, chemotherapy limitations. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Pazopanib tablets are a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with: advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). ( 1.1 ) advanced soft tissue sarcoma (STS) who have received prior chemotherapy. ( 1.2 ) Limitations of Use: The efficacy of pazopanib tablets for the treatment of patients with adipocytic soft tissue sarcoma or gastrointestinal stromal tumors has not been demonstrated. 1.1 Renal Cell Carcinoma Pazopanib tablets are indicated for the treatment of adults with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). 1.2 Soft Tissue Sarcoma Pazopanib tablets are indicated for the treatment of adults with advanced soft tissue sarcoma (STS) who have received prior chemotherapy. Limitations of Use : The efficacy of pazopanib tablets for the treatment of patients with adipocytic STS or gastrointestinal stromal tumors has not been demonstrated.
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended Dosage: 800 mg orally once daily without food (at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal). ( 2.1 ) Moderate Hepatic Impairment: 200 mg orally once daily. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of pazopanib tablets is 800 mg (four 200 mg tablets) orally once daily without food (at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. The dosage should be modified for hepatic impairment and in patients taking certain concomitant drugs [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 , 2.4 )]. Swallow tablets whole. Do not crush tablets due to the potential for increased rate of absorption, which may affect systemic exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. If a dose is missed, it should not be taken if it is <12 hours until the next dose. 2.2 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions Table 1 summarizes the recommended dose reductions. Table 1. Recommended Dose Reductions of Pazopanib tablets for Adverse Reactions Dose Reduction For Renal Cell Carcinoma For Soft Tissue Sarcoma First 400 mg orally once daily 600 mg orally once daily Second 200 mg orally once daily 400 mg orally once daily Permanently discontinue pazopanib tablets in patients unable to tolerate the second dose reduction. Table 2 summarizes the recommended dosage modifications for adverse reactions. Table 2. Recommended Dosage Modifications of Pazopanib Tablets for Adverse Reactions Adverse Reaction Severity a Dosage Modification Hepatic Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Isolated ALT elevations between 3 x ULN and 8 x ULN Continue and monitor liver function weekly until ALT returns to Grade 1 or baseline. Isolated ALT elevations of > 8 x ULN Withhold until improvement to Grade 1 or baseline. If the potential benefit for resuming treatment with pazopanib tablets is considered to outweigh the risk for hepatotoxicity, then resume at a reduced dose of no more than 400 mg once daily and measure serum liver tests weekly for 8 weeks. Permanently discontinue if ALT elevations > 3 x ULN recur despite dose reduction(s). ALT elevations > 3 x ULN occur concurrently with bilirubin elevations > 2 x ULN Permanently discontinue and continue to monitor until resolution. Patients with only a mild, indirect (unconjugated) hyperbilirubinemia, known as Gilbert's syndrome, and ALT elevations > 3 x ULN should be managed per the recommendations outlined for isolated ALT elevations. Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Symptomatic or Grade 3 Withhold until improvement to Grade < 3. Resume treatment based on medical judgement. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue. Hemorrhagic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Grade 2 Withhold until improvement to Grade ≤ 1. Resume at reduced dose (see Table 1). Permanently discontinue if Grade 2 recurs after dose interruption and reduction. Grade 3 or 4 Permanently discontinue. Arterial Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Any grade Permanently discontinue. Venous Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Grade 3 Withhold pazopanib tablets and resume at same dose if managed with appropriate therapy for at least one week. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue. Thrombotic Microangiopathy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 ) ] Any grade Permanently discontinue. Gastrointestinal Perforation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Any grade Permanently discontinue. Gastrointestinal Fistula [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 ) ] Grade 2 or 3 Withhold and resume based on medical judgement. Grade 4 Permanently discontinue. Interstitial Lung Disease / Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Any grade Permanently discontinue. Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] Any grade Permanently discontinue. Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] Grade 2 or 3 Reduce dose (see Table 1) and initiate or adjust anti-hypertensive therapy. Permanently discontinue if hypertension remains Grade 3 despite dose reduction(s) and adjustment of anti-hypertensive therapy. Grade 4 or hypertensive crisis Permanently discontinue. Proteinuria [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.14 )] 24-hour urine protein ≥ 3 grams Confirmed nephrotic syndrome Withhold until improvement to Grade ≤ 1. Resume at a reduced dose (see Table 1). Permanently discontinue if 24-hour urine protein ≥ 3 grams does not improve or recurs despite dose reductions. Permanently discontinue. Abbreviations: ALT, alanine aminotransferase; ULN, upper limit of normal. a National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 5. 2.3 Dosage Modifications for Hepatic Impairment Moderate and Severe Hepatic Impairment In patients with moderate hepatic impairment [total bilirubin > 1.5 to 3 x upper limit of normal (ULN) and any alanine aminotransferase (ALT) value], consider alternatives to pazopanib tablets. If pazopanib tablets are used in patients with moderate hepatic impairment, reduce the pazopanib tablets dose to 200 mg orally once daily. Pazopanib tablets are not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin > 3 x ULN and any ALT value) [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.7 )). 2.4 Dosage Modifications for Drug Interactions Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors by use of an alternate concomitant medication with no or minimal potential to inhibit CYP3A4. If coadministration of a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor is warranted, reduce the dose of pazopanib tablets to 400 mg [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )]. Strong CYP3A4 Inducers Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inducers by use of an alternate concomitant medication with no or minimal enzyme induction potential. Pazopanib tablets are not recommended in patients who cannot avoid chronic use of strong CYP3A4 inducers [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )]. Gastric Acid-Reducing Agents Avoid concomitant use of gastric acid-reducing agents. If concomitant use of a gastric acid-reducing agent cannot be avoided, consider short-acting antacid in place of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and H 2 -receptor antagonists. Separate short-acting antacid and pazopanib tablets dosing by several hours [see Drug Interactions ( 7.4 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )].
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are elsewhere in the labeling: Hepatic Toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] QT Prolongation and Torsades de Pointes [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Cardiac Dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hemorrhagic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Arterial Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Venous Thromboembolic Events [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Gastrointestinal Perforation and Fistula [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.11 )] Hypothyroidism [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] Proteinuria [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.14 )] Tumor Lysis Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.15 )] Infection [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.16 )] The most common adverse reactions in patients with RCC (≥ 20%) are diarrhea, hypertension, hair color changes (depigmentation), nausea, anorexia, and vomiting. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions in patients with STS (≥ 20%) are fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, decreased weight, hypertension, decreased appetite, vomiting, tumor pain, hair color changes, musculoskeletal pain, headache, dysgeusia, dyspnea, and skin hypopigmentation. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Apotex Corp. at 1-800-706-5575 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The data described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS section reflect exposure of 977 patients who received pazopanib tablets as a single agent, including 586 pazopanib-treated patients with RCC. With a median duration of treatment of 7.4 months (range, 0.1 to 27.6) in these 977 patients, the most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) in these 586 patients were diarrhea, hypertension, hair color change, nausea, fatigue, anorexia, and vomiting. The data described in the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS also reflects exposure of 382 patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma who received pazopanib tablets as a single agent, with a median duration of treatment of 3.6 months (range, 0 to 53). The most common adverse reactions (≥ 20%) in these 382 patients were fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, decreased weight, hypertension, decreased appetite, vomiting, tumor pain, hair color changes, musculoskeletal pain, headache, dysgeusia, dyspnea, and skin hypopigmentation. Renal Cell Carcinoma The safety of pazopanib tablets was evaluated in 290 patients with RCC who participated in VEG105192, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 ). The median duration of treatment was 7.4 months (range, 0 to 23) for patients who received pazopanib tablets. Forty-two percent of patients on pazopanib tablets required a dose interruption and 36% required a dose reduction. Table 3 presents adverse reactions in VEG105192. Table 3. Adverse Reactions (≥ 10%) in Patients with RCC Who Received Pazopanib Tablets in VEG105192 Adverse Reactions Pazopanib Tablets (N = 290) Placebo (N = 145) All Grades a Grade 3 Grade 4 All Grades a Grade 3 Grade 4 % % % % % % Diarrhea 52 3 < 1 9 < 1 0 Hypertension 40 4 0 10 < 1 0 Hair color changes 38 < 1 0 3 0 0 Nausea 26 < 1 0 9 0 0 Anorexia 22 2 0 10 < 1 0 Vomiting 21 2 < 1 8 2 0 Fatigue 19 2 0 8 1 1 Asthenia 14 3 0 8 0 0 Abdominal pain 11 2 0 1 0 0 Headache 10 0 0 5 0 0 Abbreviation: RCC, renal cell carcinoma. a National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 3. Other adverse reactions observed more commonly in patients treated with pazopanib tablets than placebo and that occurred in < 10% (any grade) were alopecia (8% versus < 1%), chest pain (5% versus 1%), dysgeusia (8% versus < 1%), dyspepsia (5% versus < 1%), dysphonia (4% versus < 1%), facial edema (1% versus 0%), palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (6% versus < 1%), proteinuria (9% versus 0%), rash (8% versus 3%), skin depigmentation (3% versus 0%), and weight decreased (9% versus 3%). Table 4 presents the laboratory abnormalities in VEG105192. Table 4. Select Laboratory Abnormalities (> 10%) in Patients with RCC Who Received Pazopanib Tablets with a Difference Between Arms of ≥ 5% Compared to Placebo in VEG105192 Parameters Pazopanib Tablets (N = 290) Placebo (N = 145) All Grades a Grade 3 Grade 4 All Grades a Grade 3 Grade 4 % % % % % % Chemistry ALT increased 53 10 2 22 1 0 AST increased 53 7 < 1 19 < 1 0 Glucose increased 41 < 1 0 33 1 0 Total bilirubin increased 36 3 < 1 10 1 < 1 Phosphorus decreased 34 4 0 11 0 0 Sodium decreased 31 4 1 24 4 0 Magnesium decreased 26 < 1 1 14 0 0 Glucose decreased 17 0 < 1 3 0 0 Hematologic Leukopenia 37 0 0 6 0 0 Neutropenia 34 1 < 1 6 0 0 Thrombocytopenia 32 < 1 < 1 5 0 < 1 Lymphocytopenia 31 4 < 1 24 1 0 Abbreviations: ALT, alanine aminotransferase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; RCC, renal cell carcinoma. a National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 3. Additional adverse reactions from other clinical trials in patients with RCC who received pazopanib tablets include arthralgia and muscle spasms. Soft Tissue Sarcoma The safety of pazopanib tablets was evaluated in 240 patients who participated in VEG110727, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )]. The median duration of treatment was 4.5 months (range, 0 to 24) for patients who received pazopanib tablets. Fifty-eight percent of patients on pazopanib tablets required a dose interruption and 38% required a dose reduction. Seventeen percent of patients who received pazopanib tablets discontinued therapy due to adverse reactions. Table 5 presents the adverse reactions in VEG110727. Table 5. Adverse Reactions (≥ 10%) in Patients with STS Who Received Pazopanib Tablets in VEG110727 Adverse Reactions Pazopanib Tablets (N = 240) Placebo (N = 123) All Grades a Grade 3 Grade 4 All Grades a Grade 3 Grade 4 % % % % % % Fatigue 65 13 1 48 4 1 Diarrhea 59 5 0 15 1 0 Nausea 56 3 0 22 2 0 Weight decreased 48 4 0 15 0 0 Hypertension 42 7 0 6 0 0 Appetite decreased 40 6 0 19 0 0 Hair color changes 39 0 0 2 0 0 Vomiting 33 3 0 11 1 0 Tumor pain 29 8 0 21 7 2 Dysgeusia 28 0 0 3 0 0 Headache 23 1 0 8 0 0 Musculoskeletal pain 23 2 0 20 2 0 Myalgia 23 2 0 9 0 0 Gastrointestinal pain 23 3 0 9 4 0 Dyspnea 20 5 < 1 17 5 1 Exfoliative rash 18 < 1 0 9 0 0 Cough 17 < 1 0 12 < 1 0 Peripheral edema 14 2 0 9 2 0 Mucositis 12 2 0 2 0 0 Alopecia 12 0 0 1 0 0 Dizziness 11 1 0 4 0 0 Skin disorder b 11 2 0 1 0 0 Skin hypopigmentation 11 0 0 0 0 0 Stomatitis 11 < 1 0 3 0 0 Chest pain 10 2 0 6 0 0 Abbreviation: STS, soft tissue sarcoma. a National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 3. b 27 of the 28 cases of skin disorder were palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia. Other adverse reactions observed more commonly in patients treated with pazopanib tablets that occurred in ≥ 5% of patients and at an incidence of more than 2% difference from placebo included insomnia (9% versus 6%), hypothyroidism (8% versus 0%), dysphonia (8% versus 2%), epistaxis (8% versus 2%), left ventricular dysfunction (8% versus 4%), dyspepsia (7% versus 2%), dry skin (6% versus < 1%), chills (5% versus 1%), vision blurred (5% versus 2%), and nail disorder (5% versus 0%). Table 6 presents the laboratory abnormalities in VEG110727. Table 6. Select Laboratory Abnormalities (> 10%) in Patients with STS Who Received Pazopanib Tablets with a Difference Between Arms of ≥ 5% Compared to Placebo in VEG110727 Parameters Pazopanib Tablets (N = 240) Placebo (N = 123) All Grades a Grade 3 Grade 4 All Grades a Grade 3 Grade 4 % % % % % % Chemistry AST increased 51 5 3 22 2 0 ALT increased 46 8 2 18 2 1 Glucose increased 45 < 1 0 35 2 0 Albumin decreased 34 1 0 21 0 0 Alkaline phosphataseincreased 32 3 0 23 1 0 Sodium decreased 31 4 0 20 3 0 Total bilirubin increased 29 1 0 7 2 0 Potassium increased 16 1 0 11 0 0 Hematologic Leukopenia 44 1 0 15 0 0 Lymphocytopenia 43 10 0 36 9 2 Thrombocytopenia 36 3 1 6 0 0 Neutropenia 33 4 0 7 0 0 Abbreviations: ALT, alanine aminotransferase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; STS, soft tissue sarcoma. a National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 3 Other Clinically Relevant Adverse Reactions Lipase Elevations In a single-arm RCC trial (VEG102616), elevated lipase was observed for 27% of 181 patients with available laboratory data. Elevated lipase as an adverse reaction was reported for 4% of 225 patients, including 2.7% (6/225) with Grade 3 and 0.4% (1/225) with Grade 4. In the RCC trials, clinical pancreatitis was observed in < 1% of 586 patients. Pneumothorax Two of 290 patients (0.7%) treated with pazopanib tablets in the randomized RCC trial (VEG105192) and 8 of 240 patients (3.3%) treated with pazopanib tablets in the randomized STS trial (VEG110727) developed a pneumothorax. Bradycardia In the randomized RCC trial (VEG105192), bradycardia based on vital signs (< 60 beats per minute) was observed in 19% of 280 patients treated with pazopanib tablets. Bradycardia was reported as an adverse reaction in 2% of 290 patients. In the randomized STS trial (VEG110727), bradycardia based on vital signs (< 60 beats per minute) was observed in 19% of 238 patients treated with pazopanib tablets. Bradycardia was reported as an adverse reaction in 2% of 240 patients. Adverse Reactions in East Asian Patients In an analysis of pooled clinical trial data (N = 1,938) with pazopanib tablets, Grade 3 and Grade 4 neutropenia (12% versus 2%), thrombocytopenia (6% versus < 1%) and palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (6% versus 2%) were observed more frequently in patients of East Asian descent than in patients of non-East Asian descent. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of pazopanib tablets. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate the frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders: Polycythemia Eye Disorders: Retinal detachment/tear Gastrointestinal Disorders: Pancreatitis Metabolic and Nutrition Disorder: Tumor lysis syndrome (including fatal cases) Vascular Disorders: Arterial (including aortic) aneurysms, dissections, and rupture (including fatal cases)
How products containing PAZOPANIB compare
FDA lists 2 drug label records with PAZOPANIB as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.
| Dosage form | Products | Manufacturer | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | 1 |
| — | — | SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. | 1 |
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Recall and safety notices
1 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. A match means the firm or product name appears in the enforcement report; confirm lot numbers and dates against the official FDA notice before acting.
| Recall | Product | Firm | Class | Status | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-0149-2024 | Votrient (pazopanib) 200 mg tablets, 120-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Siegried Barbera, S.L., Barbera del Valles, Spain, Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., East Hanover, N.J. 07936, NDC 0078-1077-66 | Siegfried Barbera, SL | Class III | Completed | 20231220 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pazopanib used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Pazopanib tablets are a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adults with: advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). ( 1.1 ) advanced soft tissue sarcoma (STS) who have received prior chemotherapy. ( 1.2 ) Limitations of Use: The efficacy of pazopanib tablets for the treatment of patients with adipocytic soft tissue sarcoma or gastrointestinal stromal tumors has not …
Who makes Pazopanib?
Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. is the labeler of record for Pazopanib. 2 FDA label records share the active ingredient PAZOPANIB, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.
What form does Pazopanib come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.
Is Pazopanib prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human prescription drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.
Are there other products containing PAZOPANIB?
Yes. 2 FDA drug label records list PAZOPANIB as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.
Has Pazopanib been recalled?
1 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. Review the recall and safety notices section on this page and confirm lot numbers against the official FDA enforcement report.
Where does this information come from?
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