What is Nexavar? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Nexavar

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Take this medicine on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Take this medicine on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Nexavar

Nexavar contraindications - Who shouldn't take Nexavar?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use if you had an allergic reaction to sorafenib, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Nexavar warnings

• Oral routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 6 months after the last dose. Male patients with female partners should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose.

• Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for 2 weeks after the last dose.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, bleeding problems, congestive heart failure, heart rhythm problems (including QT prolongation), high blood pressure, or thyroid problems.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of heart failure or heart attackIncreased risk of bleeding and delayed wound healingHigh blood pressureSerious skin reactionsStomach or bowel perforation (tear or hole)Heart rhythm problemsLiver problems (including hepatitis)

• Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some men who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children).

• Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

Nexavar interactions & what to avoid when taking Nexavar

• Do not use this medicine together with carboplatin and paclitaxel in patients with lung cancer.

• Some medicines can affect how sorafenib works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Carbamazepine, dexamethasone, neomycin, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifabutin, rifampin, St John's wortBlood thinner (including warfarin)Medicine for heart rhythm problems,

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart problems (angina, heart attack)High risk of bleeding and delayed wound healingHigh blood pressureSerious skin reactionsStomach or bowel damageHeart rhythm problemsLiver problems (hepatitis)

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Your blood pressure should also be checked regularly.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.