Nexavar
Intended to relieve tumour tissue growth to support oncological cellular management and target intracellular signaling.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Sorafenib
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 200mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Nexavar, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Nexavar vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Nexavar details
- Alternative names
- sorafenib
- Therapeutic class
- Multikinase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antineoplastic
- Minor side effects
- nausea; fatigue; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- hand-foot skin reaction; hypertension; weight loss
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Rifampin; Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Contraindications
severe hypersensitivity to sorafenib; concurrent use of carboplatin and paclitaxel in lung cancer
Serious side effects
myocardial ischaemia, requires immediate medical attention; severe gastrointestinal perforation, requires immediate medical attention; tumour haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
intended to relieve tumour tissue growth to support oncological cellular management and target intracellular signaling.
Mechanism of action
Blocks multiple intracellular kinases, stopping tumour cell division and preventing crucial angiogenesis in tumour tissues.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal mortality and anomalies. Do not use. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Nexavar is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bayer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Sorafenib is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.