SORAFENAT TAB

Overview

SORAFENAT TAB is a Schedule H drug.

SORAFENAT TAB is composed of: SORAFENIB (200 MG)

Sorafenib is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Sorafenib is used to treat liver cancer, thyroid cancer, or a type of kidney cancer called advanced renal cell carcinoma.

Usage

SORAFENIB is generally used to treat: Liver Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

How Do I Take It?

SORAFENAT TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for SORAFENAT TAB and its Constituents

Patient may develop heart attack, bleeding, hypertension, gastrointestinal perforation. Caution needed for patients with history of high blood pressure, bleeding problems, chest pain, a heart attack, kidney disease other than kidney cancer, or heart or liver disease. It could cause birth defects, hence both males and females are advised to use contraception while on this medication. It may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets), avoid situations in which bruising or injury may occur.

Common Side-Effects

SORAFENIB : Weight Loss (unintentional), Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Mouth Soreness, Hair Loss, Fatigue (tiredness)

Serious Side-Effects

SORAFENIB : Weight Gain, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Constipation, Left Arm Pain, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Fainting, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools

Rare Side-Effects

SORAFENIB : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

SORAFENIB can interfere with: Pneumonitis

Technical Classification

SORAFENIB is categorized as:

• MULTIKINASE INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICS
• VEGF/VEGFR INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

2 Times Daily	71%
2 Times Daily (1-0-1)	15%
Once Daily	10%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days	75%
14 Days	17%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

12 to 18yrs	2%
18 to 35yrs	2%
35 to 50yrs	10%
50 to 60yrs	15%
60 to 70yrs	37%
70yrs and above	34%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females

22%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Oncologist	68%
Gastroenterologist	22%
Physician	8%
Orthopaedist	3%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

ULTRACET TAB	23%
LOOZ SOLN	23%
PAN 40MG TAB	15%
PANTOCID 40MG EC-TAB	15%
CARDIVAS CR 10MG TAB	12%
LOOZ SYP	12%
SHELCAL 500MG TAB	10%
EMESET ODT 4MG TAB	10%
THREPTIN BISCUITS	10%
RIVAROXABAN	10%
ZEVIT CAP	10%
DYTOR PLUS TAB	10%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)	21%
LFT (SCREENING)	15%

Available Alternatives for SORAFENAT TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

NEXAVAR 200MG TAB	INR 233692 for 60 TABLETS	SORAFENIB 200.0 MG
SORAFENAT 200MG TAB	INR 8800 for 120 TABLETS	SORAFENIB 200.0 MG
SORAFENAT TAB	INR 8800 for 120 TABLETS	SORAFENIB 200 MG
SORANIB 200MG TAB	INR 1710 for 30 TABLETS	SORAFENIB 200.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

SORAFENIB

SORAFENIB