Cabozanib 20mg Tablet

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BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt

SALT COMPOSITION

Cabozantinib (20mg)

Uses of Cabozanib Tablet

Pancreatic cancer

Small cell lung cancer

Liver cancer

Kidney cancer

Thyroid cancer

Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)

Gastrointestinal stromal tumour

Cancer of colon and rectum

Non-small cell lung cancer

Soft tissue sarcoma

Chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis

Breast cancer

Product introduction

Cabozanib 20mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors used in the treatment of liver cancer, kidney cancer, and thyroid cancer.

Cabozanib 20mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. Take it exactly as advised by the doctor. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, taste change, and diarrhea are some of the common side effects of Cabozanib 20mg Tablet. It might cause high blood pressure, so the doctor may ask you for a regular check up of blood pressure. You must inform your doctor if you notice a severe skin reaction, such as skin rash or any pain, swelling, and redness of your hands and feet.

Before taking Cabozanib 20mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver or kidney problems, or high blood pressure. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine, so let your healthcare team know about all the medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during the treatment with this drug is important to avoid pregnancy.

Side effects of Cabozanib Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cabozanib

Fatigue

Nausea

Diarrhea

Vomiting

Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

High blood pressure

Decreased appetite

Taste change

Low blood platelets

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome

Decrease in body weight

Increased liver enzymes

Dyspepsia

How to use Cabozanib Tablet

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. Cabozanib 20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Cabozanib Tablet works

Cabozanib 20mg Tablet works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that prompts multiplication of cancer cells, thereby slowing or stopping the spread of cancer cells.

Safety advice

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Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cabozanib 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cabozanib 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cabozanib 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Cabozanib 20mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cabozanib 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cabozanib 20mg Tablet is recommended.