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Drugs that Inhibit or Induce Cytochrome P450 3A4 Enzymes: In vitro studies suggested that the oxidative metabolism of Pazopanib in human liver microsomes is mediated primarily by CYP3A4, with minor contributions from CYP1A2 and CYP2C8. Therefore, inhibitors and inducers of CYP3A4 may alter the metabolism of Pazopanib. CYP3A4 Inhibitors: Coadministration of Pazopanib with strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 (e.g., Ketoconazole, Ritonavir, Clarithromycin) increases Pazopanib concentrations and should be avoided. Consider 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 to 400 mg. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice should be avoided as it inhibits CYP3A4 activity and may also increase plasma concentrations of Pazopanib. CYP3A4 Inducers: CYP3A4 inducers, such as Rifampin, may decrease plasma Pazopanib concentrations. Consider an alternate concomitant medication with no or minimal enzyme induction potential. Pazopanib should not be used if chronic use of strong CYP3A4 inducers cannot be avoided. Drugs that Inhibit Transporters: In vitro studies suggested that Pazopanib is a substrate of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP). Therefore, absorption and subsequent elimination of Pazopanib may be influenced by products that affect P-gp and BCRP. Concomitant treatment with strong inhibitors of P-gp or BCRP should be avoided due to risk of increased exposure to Pazopanib. Selection of alternative concomitant medicinal products with no or minimal potential to inhibit P-gp or BCRP should be considered. Effects of Pazopanib on CYP Substrates: Results from drug-drug interaction trials conducted in cancer patients suggest that Pazopanib is a weak inhibitor of CYP3A4, CYP2C8, and CYP2D6 in vivo, but had no effect on CYP1A2, CYP2C9, or CYP2C19. Concomitant use of Pazopanib with agents with narrow therapeutic windows that are metabolized by CYP3A4, CYP2D6, or CYP2C8 is not recommended. Coadministration may result in inhibition of the metabolism of these products and create the potential for serious adverse events. Effect of Concomitant Use of Pazopanib and Simvastatin: Concomitant use of Pazopanib and Simvastatin increases the incidence of ALT elevations. Across monotherapy trials with Pazopanib, ALT greater than 3 x ULN was reported in 126/895 (14%) of patients who did not use statins, compared with 11/41 (27%) of patients who had concomitant use of Simvastatin. If a patient receiving concomitant Simvastatin develops ALT elevations, follow dosing guidelines for Pazopanib or consider alternatives to Pazopanib. Alternatively, consider discontinuing Simvastatin. Insufficient data are available to assess the risk of concomitant administration of alternative statins and Pazopanib.

Common side effects of Pazopanib include: Hepatic Toxicity and Hepatic Impairment QT Prolongation and Torsades de Pointes Cardiac Dysfunction Hemorrhagic Events Arterial and Venous Thromboembolic Events Thrombotic Microangiopathy Gastrointestinal Perforation and Fistula Interstitial Lung Disease/Pneumonitis Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome Hypertension Hypothyroidism Proteinuria Tumor Lysis Syndrome Infection Increased Toxicity with Other Cancer Therapy

Pazopanib can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are no available data in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. Pregnant women or women should be advised of the childbearing potential of the potential risk to a fetus. There is no information regarding the presence of Pazopanib or its metabolites in human milk, or their effects on the breastfed infant, or on milk production. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from Pazopanib, a lactating woman should be advised not to breastfeed during treatment with Pazopanib and for 2 weeks after the final dose.

Hepatic Toxicity and Hepatic Impairment: In clinical trials with Pazopanib, hepatotoxicity, manifested as increases in serum transaminases (alanine transferase [ALT], aspartate aminotransferase [AST]) and bilirubin, was observed. This hepatotoxicity can be severe and fatal. Patients older than 65 years are at greater risk for hepatotoxicity. Transaminase elevations occur early in the course of treatment (92.5% of all transaminase elevations of any grade occurred in the first 18 weeks). QT Prolongation and Torsades De Pointes: In the RCC trials of Pazopanib, QT prolongation (greater than or equal to 500 msec) was identified on routine electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring in 2% (11/558) of patients. Torsades de pointes occurred in less than 1% (2/977) of patients who received Pazopanib in the monotherapy trials. Pazopanib should be used with caution in patients with a history of QT interval prolongation, in patients taking antiarrhythmics or other medications that may prolong QT interval, and those with relevant pre-existing cardiac disease. When using Pazopanib, baseline and periodic monitoring of ECGs and maintenance of electrolytes (e.g., calcium, magnesium, potassium) within the normal range should be performed.

Females: Pazopanib can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Females of reproductive potential should be advised to use effective contraception during treatment and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose of Pazopanib. Males: To avoid potential drug exposure to pregnant partners and female partners of reproductive potential, male patients (including those who have had vasectomies) with female partners of reproductive potential should be advised to use condoms during treatment with Pazopanib and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose. Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of Pazopanib in pediatric patients have not been established.

Pazopanib doses up to 2000 mg have been evaluated in clinical trials. Dose-limiting toxicity (Grade 3 fatigue) and Grade 3 hypertension were each observed in 1 of 3 patients dosed at 2000 mg daily and 1000 mg daily, respectively. Treatment of overdose with Pazopanib should consist of general supportive measures. There is no specific antidote for overdosage of Pazopanib. Hemodialysis is not expected to enhance the elimination of Pazopanib because Pazopanib is not significantly renally excreted and is highly bound to plasma proteins.

Store below 30° C in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.