Nexavar 200mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors used in the treatment of liver cancer, kidney cancer, and thyroid cancer. Nexavar 200mg 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. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. 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, hair loss and diarrhea are some common side effects of this medicine. 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 severe skin reaction such as skin rash, or any pain, swelling, and redness of your hands and feet. Before taking it, 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 all 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 treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Hair loss
• Weight loss
• Rash
• Painful blisters on hands and feet

If you miss a dose of Nexavar 200mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Diarylethers Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class::Tyrosine kinase inhibitors

• Q. Q. How is Nexavar 200mg Tablet administered??
  Ans: Nexavar 200mg Tablet is an oral medicine and you should take it exactly as per your doctor’s advice. It can be taken without food or with low to moderate fat meal. It should not be taken with high-fat meal which will make Nexavar 200mg Tablet less effective. If you are taking high-fat meal, take Sorafenib 1 hour before or two hours after high-fat meal.
• Q. Q. For how long do I need to take Nexavar 200mg Tablet??
  Ans: If Nexavar 200mg Tablet suits you well, then you should continue taking it for the duration suggested by the doctor. However, if you experience any side effect that bothers you, talk to your doctor immediately.
• Q. Q. Do I need to take a treatment along with Nexavar 200mg Tablet for it to work??
  Ans: Nexavar 200mg Tablet is used as a monotherapy, that is, it is a medicine which is used alone rather than in combination with other treatments like radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
• Q. Q. How do I know if I am responding to Nexavar 200mg Tablet??
  Ans: While receiving treatment with Nexavar 200mg Tablet, your doctor will most likely recommend regular scans to monitor the size of the tumor. You may also need to get regular blood tests to see if the deranged liver or kidney functions have improved or not.
• Q. Q. What are the serious side effects that can occur while taking Nexavar 200mg Tablet??
  Ans: The possible serious side effects that may occur (not in everyone) include heart attack and heart failure, increased risk of bleeding, high blood pressure, skin problems and wound healing problems. Some other side effects which get highlighted when you go through various tests are decreased blood flow to the heart, swelling of the liver, an opening in the wall of stomach or intestines (perforation), changes in electrical activity of the heart (QT prolongation) and changes in thyroid hormone levels.
• Q. Q. Does Nexavar 200mg Tablet affect blood sugar levels??
  Ans: Yes, Nexavar 200mg Tablet can cause a decrease in the blood sugar levels. In fact, the levels can decrease to the extent that the patient may faint. So, it is important that the patients having diabetes check their blood sugar levels regularly. Additionally, you should also consult the doctor if the dose of anti-diabetic medicines needs to be adjusted.
• Q. Q. I have developed redness and pain in my palms and soles ever since I started using Nexavar 200mg Tablet. My skin is also coming off. Is this dangerous? What should I do??
  Ans: It seems you have developed hand and foot skin reaction due to Nexavar 200mg Tablet. Consult your doctor who will either interrupt your therapy for sometime or change your dose. He might also suggest some cream or lotion to treat the problem. If the problem is severe, consult a skin doctor.

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