Sorafekast 200mg Tablet

Information About Sorafenib Tablets

Sorafenib tablets is a drug that is used to treat cancers of the liver, kidneys, and thyroid. Sorafenib can be taken alone or with a low-fat meal and plenty of water. To maintain constant levels in your body, take Sorafenib tablets at the same time every day. Women who may become pregnancy must use a reliable form of contraception while taking this medication to avoid getting pregnant.
Your blood pressure may be checked on a regular basis by your doctor while you are on Sorafenib Tablets. If you develop a skin rash or suffer discomfort, swelling, or redness in your hands and feet after taking Sorafenib tablets, call your doctor immediately. Without contacting your doctor, do not modify the dosage or discontinue using the Sorafenib Tablets.

Benefits of Sorafenib Tablets

In Kidney Cancer
Sorafenib Tablets is a cancer-fighting medicine. Sorafenib Tablets acts by attaching and inhibiting a specific cell surface protein (tyrosine kinase) that promotes tumor growth. It also prevents the tumor from forming new blood vessels. That’s how it prevents dangerous tumors from growing.
In Liver Cancer
Sorafenib tablets are used to treatment hepatocellular carcinoma (a type of liver cancer) which is resistant to surgery, as well as a specific type of thyroid cancer that has spread to other areas of the body and is resistant to radioactive iodine treatment. It works by stopping cancer cells from multiplying by blocking the action of an aberrant protein. This helps to prevent cancer cells from spreading.
In Thyroid Cancer
Sorafenib tablets are used to treatment Thyroid Cancer which is resistant to surgery, specific type of thyroid cancer that has spread to other areas of the body and is resistant to radioactive iodine treatment. It works by stopping cancer cells from multiplying by blocking the action of an aberrant protein. This helps to prevent cancer cells from spreading.

Side effects of Sorafenib Tablets

• • Nausea
  • Vomiting
    
  • Diarrhea
  • Weakness in the muscles
  • Edema (swelling)
    
  • Swelling (edema) in the hands and legs
  • Rash
    
  • Abdominal pain
    
  • Discoloration of skin
    
  • Fatigue
    
  • Fever
    
  • Dry skin
    
  • Bleeding
    
  • High blood pressure
    
  • Constipation
    
  • Painful blisters on hands and feet
    
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
    
  • Hair discoloration
    
  • Pain in extremities
    
  • Back pain
    
  • Headache
    
  • Joint pain
    
  • Cough
    
  • Taste change
    
  • Indigestion
    
  • Breathlessness
    

How to use Sorafenib Tablets

Sorafenib is available as a pill that must be swallowed. It’s taken twice a day on average. Sorafenib is taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal, without food. Sorafenib should be taken at the same time each day. Follow the label instructions properly, and if there is anything you don’t understand, ask your doctor or pharmacists to clarify it to you. Sorafenib should be taken exactly as prescribed. Do not use just a little of it, or take it more frequently than your doctor has suggested.

With water, swallow the tablets whole. It should not be split, chewed, or crushed.

How Sorafenib Tablets Works

The kinase inhibitor class of medications includes Sorafenib Tablets. It works by blocking the activity of an abnormal protein, which prevents malignant cells from growing. This aids in the prevention of tumour cell growth.
Sorafenib Tablets is a cancer-fighting drug. It works by boosting the immune system, which then targets cancer cells indirectly. It stops the tumour from sprouting new blood vessels. It also inhibits the synthesis of chemical messengers (cytokines and growth factors) that promote cancer cell proliferation. This is how cancer is combated.

Packing of Sorafekast

30 Tablets Bottle & 120 Tablets Bottle

FAQs

Q. Is it safe to take Sorafenib on an empty stomach?

It is possible to take Sorafenib with or without food. Always follow your doctor’s instructions to the letter. The Capsules should not be crushed, sliced, or chewed. With water, swallow it whole. On the scheduled days, you should take Sorafenib at nearly the same time.

Q. What are Sorafenib side effects?

Sorafenib has a low incidence of adverse effects and is assessed in a controlled manner.
Diarrhea, nausea, exhaustion, skin yellowing, elevated blood pressure, stomatitis, and skin responses on the hands and feet are the most prevalent side effects of Sorafenib therapy. Asthenia, change in taste, constipation, skin discoloration, diarrhoea, stomatitis, and anorexia are common side effects in Phase III placebo-controlled GIST investigations. These are all possible symptoms. If any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away, contact your doctor.

Q. Will I need any blood tests while taking Sorafenib?

While taking Sorafenib, your health care provider will check on you on a frequent basis to monitor side effects and assess your response to medication. Blood pressure testing is one example, but it is not the only one.

Q. Is it necessary for me to take birth control while taking Sorafenib?

During your treatment, including when your doctor recommends you to temporarily stop taking Sorafenib and for 4 weeks following your final dosage, continue to use contraception. While on therapy, Sorafenib may enter into the sperm of men. As a result, even if they have had a vasectomy, males must always use a latex condom whenever they have sexual contact (surgery that prevents a man from causing a pregnancy). Use the contraception while taking Sorafenib, during any treatment breaks, and for four weeks following the last dosage.

Q. What is the dosage of Sorafenib?

Sorafenib is an oral medication that should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It can be consumed alone or with a lower – middle to medium meal. This medicine?should not be used with a high-fat meal because it will impair Sorafenib’s effectiveness. If you’re going to have a high-fat meal, take Sorafenib 1 hour before or 2 hours after.

Q. How long should I take Sorafenib for?

If Sorafenib is working for you, you should continually take it for as long as your doctor prescribes. Therefore, if you have any concerns about a side effect, contact your doctor right away.