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Side effect(s) of Regorafenib


Review the side-effects of Regorafenib as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Most Common
- Weakness, fatigue, decreased appetite and food intake, Hand-foot skin reaction (HFSR) (palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia [PPE]), diarrhea, weight loss, and infection.

   General
- Fever.

   Metabolic
- Anemia, weight loss.

   Skin
- Rash.

   Gastrointestinal
- Diarrhea.

   Heart
- High blood pressure, bleeding.

   Respiratory
- Difficulty in breathing.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Regorafenib

Regorafenib(Stivarga) generic is a kinase inhibitor, prescribed for metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients who have been previously treated with fluoropyrimidine- oxaliplatin-and irinotecan-based chemotherapy. It works by helping to stop cancer cells from growing.


Trade Names for Regorafenib

International :


Stivarga
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