Product introduction
Sorafekast 200mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors used in the treatment of liver cancer, kidney cancer, and thyroid cancer.
Sorafekast 200mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, hair loss and diarrhea are some common side effects of this medicine. It might cause high blood pressure, so the doctor may ask you for a regular check-up of blood pressure. You must inform your doctor if you notice severe skin reaction such as skin rash, or any pain, swelling, and redness of your hands and feet.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or high blood pressure. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Sorafekast Tablet
- Thyroid cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
Benefits of Sorafekast Tablet
In Thyroid cancer
Side effects of Sorafekast Tablet
Common side effects of Sorafekast
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Hair loss
- Weight loss
- Rash
- Painful blisters on hands and feet
How to use Sorafekast Tablet
How Sorafekast Tablet works
Safety advice
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Kidney
Regular monitoring of blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
What if you forget to take Sorafekast Tablet?
Quick tips
- Sorafekast 200mg Tablet 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.
FAQs
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Does Sorafekast 200mg Tablet affect blood sugar levels?
I have developed redness and pain in my palms and soles ever since I started using Sorafekast 200mg Tablet. My skin is also coming off. Is this dangerous? What should I do?
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