Nexavar FAQs

Question 1

How much does Nexavar cost without insurance?

Accepted Answer

Nexavar costs $4,603.38, but $4,051.59 per 60, 200mg tablets using a SingleCare savings card. SingleCare is welcomed nationwide at major pharmacies, such as Longs Drugs, Walmart, Kroger, Fry's, and many others.

Question 2

How much does Nexavar cost with insurance?

Accepted Answer

Depending on your insurance plan, copay costs for Nexavar can vary dramatically and could be very high. Ask your pharmacist to compare your Nexavar insurance copay to your price using a SingleCare Nexavar coupon, which you can get for free right here. With SingleCare, Nexavar costs $4,051.59, which may be less than what you pay with insurance.

Question 3

Does Medicare cover Nexavar and how much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Medicare prescription drug plans usually provide coverage for Nexavar, but the copay may be high. If you don't have coverage for Nexavar or if your copay is very high, a SingleCare Nexavar coupon is a reliable way to save money. With SingleCare, the price of Nexavar is $4,051.59 for 60, 200mg tablets.

Question 4

Is there a generic of Nexavar?

Accepted Answer

Nexavar is a brand-name prescription drug with the active ingredient, sorafenib. Generic sorafenib is not available at this time.

Question 5

What is Nexavar?

Accepted Answer

Nexavar is a brand-name prescription drug used to treat specific types of liver (inoperable hepatocellular carcinoma or HCC), kidney (advanced renal cell carcinoma), or thyroid cancer (differentiated thyroid carcinoma). Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common form of liver cancer and usually occurs in people with serious liver problems. Nexavar is only used for HCC when the cancer is inoperable. Renal cell carcinoma is a cancer of the tiny tubes in the kidney. Advanced renal cell carcinoma will have spread to other parts of the kidney and body. This form of cancer often does not have any symptoms until it reaches the advanced stage. 90% of thyroid cancers are differentiated thyroid cancer, a cancer of certain, specific tissues in the thyroid. Nexavar is only prescribed when the cancer has metastasized (migrated to other parts of the body) and has not been successfully treated with radiation. The active ingredient in Nexavar, sorafenib, works by blocking proteins, tyrosine kinase, that are responsible for “telling” a cell to divide. It's believed that in certain cancers, this protein becomes overactive and helps drive an uncontrolled growth of cancer cells. Blocking this protein stops the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them. Nexavar is taken as a tablet twice a day until there is no benefit or until the patient can no longer tolerate Nexavar.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Nexavar?

Accepted Answer

Common side effects of Nexavar include, but are not limited to, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pimples, dry skin, loss of appetite, dry mouth, hoarseness, bruising, bleeding, and feeling tired. Nexavar also causes a common reaction called hand-foot skin reaction, a condition involving stinging, tingling, pain, dry skin, cracked skin, thickened skin, swelling, and blistering on the palms of the hand and soles of the feet. Hand-foot skin reaction is dose-dependent. With higher doses of Nexavar, the incidence can reach 50%. Severe side effects include liver problems, heart attack, high blood pressure, gastrointestinal perforation, and bleeding problems. Allergic reactions are rare but can be very severe, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis. Both are life-threatening skin reactions that may require hospitalization. Watch for important signs of an allergic reaction, such as fever, sore throat, swelling, itching, or rash, and talk to your doctor if you suspect an allergic reaction.

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Brand for:Sorafenib Tosylate

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