Pack size: 1 Tablet  |  Price is for the whole Tablet

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Sorafenib

Form: Tablet 200mg

Indication

Renal cell carcinoma, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach or w/ a low or moderate fat meal. If the patient intends to have a high fat meal, sorafenib should be taken on an empty stomach at least 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.

Adult Dose

Oral Advanced renal cell carcinoma, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer Adult: 400 mg bid. May continue until patient is no longer responding or unacceptable toxicity occurs. Hepatic Impairment Mild to moderate: Dose adjustment not necessary Severe hepatic impairment: Not studied

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment Mild to moderate: Dose adjustment not necessary Severe renal impairment: Not studied

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ is to be taken empty stomach.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ 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.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended. Regular monitoring of blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.