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Last Updated: 11/7/2025

Adverse Effects of Pazopanib

Common Adverse Reactions

  • The most frequently reported adverse effects of pazopanib include diarrhea, hypertension, hair color changes, nausea, anorexia, vomiting, fatigue, and weakness, as reported by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network 1, 2, 3

Critical Grade 3/4 Toxicities Requiring Monitoring

  • Hepatotoxicity is a notable severe toxicity of pazopanib, with elevated liver enzymes, mandating liver function monitoring before and during treatment, according to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network 1, 3, 4
  • Cardiac rhythm irregularities have been associated with pazopanib use, as reported by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network 1, 4

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Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN, 2011

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Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN, 2011

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kidney cancer. [LINK]

Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN, 2011