Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Regimen Library
SAR STS Advanced - pAZOPanib
Treatment Overview
Cycle 1 (and all further cycles) - 30 days
Cycle details
Cycle 1 (and all further cycles) - 30 days
| Medication | Dose | Route | Days | Max Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration | 1 to 30 | |
| loperamide | 2 mg | oral administration | 1 |
Full details
Cycle 1 (and all further cycles) - 30 days
Day: 1
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
|
| loperamide | 2 mg | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take TWO capsules (=4 mg) at onset of loose bowel motions and a further ONE capsule (=2 mg) for every loose bowel motion (maximum of EIGHT capsules in 24 hours), or use as directed by oncologist or haematologist. |
Day: 2
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 3
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 4
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 5
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 6
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 7
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 8
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 9
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 10
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 11
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 12
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 13
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 14
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 15
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 16
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 17
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 18
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 19
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 20
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 21
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 22
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 23
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 24
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 25
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 26
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 27
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 28
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 29
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Day: 30
| Medication | Dose | Route | Max duration | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pAZOPanib | 800 mg Once daily | oral administration |
Instructions:
Take each dose on an empty stomach - one hour before OR two hours after food. Take with a glass of water and swallow whole do not crush or chew. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may interact with this medicine, discuss with your pharmacist. |
Supportive Care Factors
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| Diarrhoea risk: | Anti-diarrhoeals are usually prescribed with this treatment |
| Emetogenicity: | Minimal to low |
Emetogenicity: Antiemetics may be required with continuous dosing of oral anti-cancer medicines with MINIMAL to LOW emetic risk; an individualised approach is appropriate.
References
Coens, C., W. van der Graaf & J. Blay et al. 2012. “Results of HRQOL data from PALETTE: A randomised double blind Phase III trial of pazopanib versus placebo in metastatic soft tissue sarcoma patients. An EORTC STBSG global network study (EORTC 62072)”. Ann Oncol 23 (suppl 9, abstract number 1493P).
Novartis New Zealand Limited. Votrient New Zealand Data Sheet 10 June 2021. https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/Datasheet/v/votrienttab.pdf (Accessed 13 September 2021).
* The medicines, doses, combinations, and schedule in this treatment regimen have been carefully reviewed against international best practice guidelines by specialists in medical oncology around New Zealand and this advice has been accepted for publication by Te Aho o Te Kahu (the Cancer Control Agency). Sometimes medicines that are used in routine clinical practice have not been through a formal review process by the NZ Medicines Regulator Medsafe and are therefore considered unapproved or off-label. These medicines are legally able to be prescribed through sections 25 and 29 of the Medicines Act and by obtaining informed consent from patients. All treatment regimens listed on this website have been through robust peer review and are considered an accepted standard of care, whether prescribed through sections 25 or 29 or carrying formal Medsafe Approval.
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