Sorafenib
Information about Sorafenib
Sorafenib uses
How sorafenib works
Sorafenib is an anti-cancer medication. 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.
Common side effects of sorafenib
Fatigue, Nausea, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Hair loss, Weight loss, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Infection, High blood pressure, Decreased appetite, Lymphopenia, Hand-foot syndrome, Hair follicle inflammation, Hemorrhage, Hypersensitivity, Hyperthyroidism, Dehydration, Hypertensive crisis, Gastrointestinal perforation, Prolonged QT interval, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Radiation recall dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Rhabdomyolysis
Available Medicine for Sorafenib
Expert advice for Sorafenib
- Sorafenib is used in the treatment of liver, kidney, and thyroid cancer.
- Take it without food, or with a low fat meal and a full glass of water.
- Take it at the same time everyday to maintain consistent levels in your body.
- Women who could get pregnant should use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you get a skin rash, or any pain, swelling, and redness of your hands and feet while you are taking this medicine.
- Do not change the dose or discontinue use without consulting your doctor.
Frequently asked questions for Sorafenib
Sorafenib
Q. How is Sorafenib administered?
Sorafenib is an oral medicine and you should take it exactly as per your doctor’s advice. It can be taken without food or with low to moderate fat meal. It should not be taken with high-fat meal which will make Sorafenib less effective. If you are taking high-fat meal, take Sorafenib 1 hour before or two hours after high-fat meal.
Q. For how long do I need to take Sorafenib?
If Sorafenib suits you well, then you should continue taking it for the duration suggested by the doctor. However, if you experience any side effect that bothers you, talk to your doctor immediately.
Q. Do I need to take a treatment along with Sorafenib for it to work?
Sorafenib is used as a monotherapy, that is, it is a medicine which is used alone rather than in combination with other treatments like radiotherapy or chemotherapy.