Review the side-effects of Sorafenib 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.
Heart- High blood pressure, reduced blood supply to the heart, heart attack.
Central Nervous System- Fatigue, sensory nerve disease, weakness, headache, depression.
Skin- Hair loss, skin disease, rashes, itching, redness, allergy.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach upset, difficulty in swallowing, mouth ulcer, gastrointestinal perforation.
Genitourinary- Impotence, kidney failure.
Blood-Lymphatic- Anemia, decrease in platelets, white blood cells, bleeding.
Liver- Liver dysfunction.
Metabolic- Weight loss.
Musculoskeletal- Joint and/ or muscle pain.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing, hoarseness.
Miscellaneous- Severe allergic reaction, influenza-like illness, fever.
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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.
Heart- High blood pressure, reduced blood supply to the heart, heart attack.
Central Nervous System- Fatigue, sensory nerve disease, weakness, headache, depression.
Skin- Hair loss, skin disease, rashes, itching, redness, allergy.
Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach upset, difficulty in swallowing, mouth ulcer, gastrointestinal perforation.
Genitourinary- Impotence, kidney failure.
Blood-Lymphatic- Anemia, decrease in platelets, white blood cells, bleeding.
Liver- Liver dysfunction.
Metabolic- Weight loss.
Musculoskeletal- Joint and/ or muscle pain.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing, hoarseness.
Miscellaneous- Severe allergic reaction, influenza-like illness, fever.
Other Precautions :
If bleeding necessitates medical intervention, consider discontinuation of this medication.Drug Name : Sorafenib
Sorafenib(Nexavar) generic is a kinase inhibitor, prescribed for renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer), hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer). It decreases tumor growth and replication.Trade Names for Sorafenib
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