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Nexavar Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Nexavar (sorafenib) is used to treat a type of kidney cancer called advanced renal cell carcinoma. It is also used to treat liver cancer. It is a cancer (chemotherapeutic) medication. Common side effects include acne, dry skin, nausea, diarrhea, patchy hair loss/thinning, loss of appetite, dry mouth, hoarseness, or tiredness.
The recommended daily dose of Nexavar is 400 mg (2 x 200 mg tablets) taken twice daily without food (at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal). Nexavar may interact with warfarin, dexamethasone, rifampin, St. John's wort, seizure medication, or other cancer medications. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use. Nexavar is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It may harm a fetus. Men and women must use birth control during treatment and for at least 2 weeks after stopping this drug. Consult your doctor. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.
Our Nexavar (sorafenib) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.
What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Nexavar Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
NEXAVAR® is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Renal Cell Carcinoma
NEXAVAR is indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
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What is Nexavar Prescribing Information?
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Nexavar Patient Information: Side Effects
Stop using sorafenib and get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- rash, blisters, oozing, or severe pain in the palms of your hands or the soles of your feet;
- increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure);
- easy bruising, unusual bleeding;
- black, bloody, or tarry stools; ...
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What is Nexavar Patient Information?
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Nexavar Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat kidney or liver cancer. Sorafenib stops or slows the growth of cancer cells (tumors). It also works by slowing the growth of new blood vessels within the tumor.
HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using sorafenib and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal) as directed by your doctor. Do not chew or crush the ta...
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