Sorafenib
Sorafenib (Nexavar) is a targeted cancer medicine used to treat advanced liver, kidney, and thyroid cancers. This catalogue lists Nexavar 200mg tablets.
Key points
- Sorafenib is a kinase inhibitor, a type of targeted cancer medicine that blocks proteins cancer cells rely on to grow.
- Nexavar is the originator brand from Bayer; the 200mg tablet is the only form listed here.
- Common side effects include fatigue, diarrhoea, and skin reactions; tell your doctor if these become troublesome.
What Sorafenib is used for
Sorafenib is listed for three advanced cancers: Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma, and differentiated thyroid carcinoma. It is part of the Oncology Support category.
