| Active Ingridient | Sorafenib Tosylate |
| Brand | Sorafenat |
| Country of origin | India |
| Form | Oral Tablet |
Sorafenat 200mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine containing the active ingredient Sorafenib Tosylate. It is used in the treatment of certain types of advanced cancer, including liver, kidney, and thyroid.
Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Taking it the wrong way or taking more than prescribed can cause side effects. This medicine may take a few weeks or months to show its benefits, but continue taking it until your doctor tells you to stop.
Clinical Uses
Uses of Sorafenat 200mg Tablet are as follows:
- Advanced renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer)
- Advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer)
- Advanced papillary and follicular Hurtle cell thyroid carcinoma (thyroid cancer)
How It Works
Sorafenat 200mg Tablet contains Sorafenib, which is a multikinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the action of a specific protein called kinases, which are responsible for signaling cancer cells to grow and multiply. Sorafenib also blocks other proteins involved in angiogenesis, a process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing blood vessels. By blocking these signals, Sorafenat 200mg Tablets slows the growth of cancer cells.
Side Effects
Side effects of Sorafenat 200 mg Tablet include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Blurred vision
- Skin rash
- Fatigue
- Abnormal pain
- High blood pressure
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
This is not the complete list. If you experience any unusual discomfort, consult your doctor.
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid alcohol while taking Sorafenat 200mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid Sorafenat 200 mg Tablet.
- Sorafenat 200 mg Tablet should be used with caution in severe kidney or liver disease.
- This medication is not recommended for children below 18 years.
- Sorafenat must be used with caution in patients with heart problems. Inform your doctor about any pre-existing heart problem.
- This medication can cause dizziness, so drive with caution.
- Sorafenat 200 mg Tablet must be used with extreme caution in elderly patients.
Drug Interactions
Sorafenat 200 mg Tablet can interact with some medications. Let your doctor know if you are taking any blood thinners, certain anti-seizure medications, and chemotherapy drugs.
Some drugs that can interact with Sorafenat 200mg Tablet include:
- Clozapine
- Hydroxycholoquine
- Phenytoin
- Pimozide
- St. John’s wort
- Rifampin
- Ozanimod
- Methadone
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