Sorafenib is generally used in treatment of kidney cancer, liver cancer and thyroid cancer
Side effects
Abdominal pain
Diarrhoea
Fatigue
Hair loss
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Painful blisters on hands and feet
Rash
Weight loss
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Sorafenib, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Sorafenib is to be taken empty stomach.Avoid Sorafenib with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How it works
Sorafenib is an anti-cancer drug. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Sorafenib cytotoxic? Sorafenib is a cytotoxic agent
Q. What does Sorafenib target? Sorafenib targets the cancer cells to stop their growth and proliferation.
Q. Is Sorafenib effective in chemotherapy? Sorafenib is effective in chemotherapy of liver, kidney and thyroid cancer
Q. How is Sorafenib taken/administered? Sorafenib is administered orally in the form of two tablets of 200 mg twice a day (total daily dose of 800 mg) on empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating
Expert Advice
Inform the doctor if you are suffering from high blood pressure, bleeding problems, chest pain, heart problems (prolongation of QT interval), kidney problems other than kidney cancer, or liver disease; if you are going to have a surgery or have been recently operated upon.Seek immediate medical attention if you experience chest pain, severe dizziness, fainting, sweating or shortness of breath, blood in your urine or stools, abnormal vaginal bleeding, severe stomach pain, coughing up blood, or any bleeding that will not stop while receiving treatment with Sorafenib.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, Sorafenib may decrease fertility in men and women.You may need frequent monitoring of fluid balance and electrolytes if you are at risk of renal dysfunction; monitoring of blood calcium levels and thyroid hormones if you are suffering from thyroid cancer.
Product Details
SKU: PC-904608 Product Description: Sorafenat Tablet is manufactured by Natco Pharma Ltd Packing: Bottle Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.