Description
Sorafenib Usage
Sorafenib (Nexavar) is an anticancer medication used to treat a certain type of kidney or liver cancer known as:
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Liver cancer.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma: Kidney cancer.
General warning
Medications are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in the patient information leaflet. Do not use Sorafenib for a condition for which it is not prescribed. Never give Sorafenib to other people even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may be hazardous for them.
Side effects
Sorafenib may cause some side effects, enlisted as:
- Weight Loss
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Weakness
- Bleeding Problems
- High Blood Pressure
- Birth Defects or death of an unborn baby
- Possible Wound Healing Problem
- Perforation of the bowel
- A Skin Problem Called Hand Foot Skin Reaction
Sorafenib Cost
The cost of Nexavar (Sorafenib generic) is much economical. A patient can purchase this medication from any authorized pharmaceutical company after the consent of their health care provider.
How Nexavar (Sorafenib 200 mg ) Works?
Sorafenib is a kinase inhibitor and chemotherapy drug that mainly works by resisting, slowing as well as stopping the development of cancerous cells. This medication approved by the FDA to inhibit multiple intracellular and surface kinases. Numerous of these sort of kinases are thought to be involved in tumor cell signalling, apoptosis and angiogenesis.
Sorafenib Dose and administration
One should administer the medicine Sorafenib exactly as prescribed by the healthcare provider. Your doctor may change or interrupt the dose of Sorafenib during treatment for the same time if you have side effects. You should swallow the whole tablet with water at least 1 hour prior or 2 hours afterward.
The general recommended dosage of Sorafenib is 400 mg, taken twice daily without food.
