It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sorasiba 200. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sorasiba 200 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 con...
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UNSAFE
Sorasiba 200 is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
SAFE
Sorasiba 200 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sorasiba 200 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sorasiba 200 is recommended.
Regular monitoring of blood tests may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
CAUTION
Sorasiba 200 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sorasiba 200 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Sorasiba 200mg Tablet
Introduction
Sorasiba 200 belongs to the class of medicines known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors used in the treatment of liver cancer, kidney cancer, and thyroid cancer.
Sorasiba 200 should be taken on an empty stomach, but try to have it at the same time every ...
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Uses of Sorasiba 200
Liver cancer
Kidney cancer
Thyroid cancer
Side effects of Sorasiba 200
Common
Fatigue
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Hair loss
Weight loss
Rash
Painful blisters on hands and feet
How to use Sorasiba 200
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. Sorasiba 200 is to be taken empty stomach.
How Sorasiba 200 works
Sorasiba 200 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 Sorasiba 200?
If you miss a dose of Sorasiba 200, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Sorasiba 200 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.
Brief Description
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, sorafe...
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Adult Dose
Oral
Advanced renal cell carcinoma, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer
Adult: 400 mg bid. May continue until patient is no longer responding o...
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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
Mode of Action
Sorafenib inhibits cell surface and intracellular kinases to reduce proliferation of tumour cells.
Precaution
Interrupt teatment if patient develops cardiac infarction, ischaemia and/or bleeding fatalities. Regular monitoring of BP, CBC and platelet is recomme...
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