Axitinib
Information about Axitinib
Axitinib Uses
Axitinib is used in the treatment of kidney cancer.
How Axitinib works
Axitinib is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
Common side effects of Axitinib
High blood pressure, Joint pain, Loss of appetite, Diarrhea, Breathing problems, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Cough, Decreased appetite, Decreased level of thyroid hormones, Difficulty in speaking, Dry skin, Indigestion, Bleeding, Headache, Nausea1a, Pain in extremity, Painful blisters on hands and feet, Protein in urine, Rash, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Taste change, Vomiting
Available Medicine for Axitinib
InlytaPfizer Ltd
₹1 to ₹834742 variant(s)
AxinibAMPS Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹1250 to ₹62501 variant(s)
AxperoIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹495 to ₹19951 variant(s)
AximacAdmac Pharma Ltd
₹539 to ₹26992 variant(s)
AxishilShilpa Medicare Ltd
₹750 to ₹37352 variant(s)
TykinaxDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹14991 variant(s)
AxzybGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹2100 to ₹42002 variant(s)
Expert advice for Axitinib
- Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting.
- It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.