Sorafenat 200mg Tablet

Sorafenat 200mg Tablet

Sorafenat 200mg Tablet from Natco Pharma contains Sorafenib (as Sorafenib Tosylate) 200 mg, a prescription targeted anticancer medicine. Sorafenib belongs to the class of tyrosine kinase (multikinase) inhibitors. It works by blocking proteins that help cancer cells grow and multiply, and by limiting the formation of new blood vessels that feed the tumour. It is prescribed for advanced kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma), liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) and certain types of thyroid cancer. Treatment must be started and monitored by an oncologist, who decides the dose and duration based on your condition and how you respond.

Key Features

• Contains Sorafenib 200 mg per film-coated tablet
• Targeted multikinase inhibitor used in kidney, liver and thyroid cancer
• Manufactured by Natco Pharma Limited, India
• Available in 30 and 120 tablet packs
• Prescription-only medicine, to be used under oncologist supervision

Uses

• Advanced renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer)
• Unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer)
• Differentiated thyroid cancer that no longer responds to radioactive iodine

How to Use

• Take exactly as prescribed by your oncologist
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not chew, crush or break it
• Take on an empty stomach, and at the same time every day
• Do not stop or change the dose without medical advice

Common Side Effects

• Fatigue, nausea and loss of appetite
• Diarrhoea and abdominal pain
• Hair loss, skin rash, and redness or pain in the hands and feet
• High blood pressure, so regular blood pressure checks are advised

Storage & Manufacturing Details

Store in a cool place, protected from light. Keep out of reach and sight of children. Country of origin: India. Manufactured by Natco Pharma Limited, Plot No. A-3, UPSIDC Industrial Area, Selaqui, Dehradun – 248011, Uttarakhand, India.

Safety Advice

Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, or liver or kidney problems, and share a list of all other medicines you use. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and effective contraception is advised for both men and women during treatment. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Schedule H drug: to be sold on the prescription of an oncologist only.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please read the label carefully before use.