Sorafina Tablet

Short Description

Sorafina Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors used in the treatment of liver cancer, kidney cancer, and thyroid cancer.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Sorafina 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.

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. Sorafina Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

Fatigue nausea loss of appetite hair loss diarrhea

Alcohol Warning

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

Breastfeeding Warning

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

Pregnancy Warning

Sorafina Tablet 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.

Sorafina Tablet 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.

Take it without food Take it with a low fat meal and a full glass of water Take it at the same time every day 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