How long should you take Cabozantinib?

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Cabozantinib is an anticancer medication. It is also known as cabometyx and is used for the treatment of the following –

{  Renal cell carcinoma

{  Hepatocellular cancer

{  Medullary thyroid cancer

{  Skin cancer

It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor which works by inhibiting certain factors which are mandatory for the growth of cancerous cells. In addition, it also showcases anti-angiogenic properties where it stops the formation of new blood vessels that are needed by the tumours. Therefore cabozantinib stops the cell proliferation and metastasis of tumour cells. Cabozantinib tablets 40mg are taken orally once every day on an empty stomach. The treatment with Cabozantinib is continued till the patient is cancer-free. The course of treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer.

Side effects of Cabozantinib tablets-

{  Weight loss

{  Loss of appetite

{  Hair loss

{  Diarrhoea, vomiting and also nausea

{  Redness, rashes and also swelling of the skin

{  Extreme weakness

{  Difficulty in swallowing

{  Dry and also thickening of the skin

{  Chest pain

{  Decrease in RBC

{  Increased bleeding

{  Seizures

{  Swollen gums

{  Jaw pain

{  Vision problems

{  Increased heart rate

{  Shortness of breath

{  Coughing blood

Precautions of Cabozantinib are –

{  Some components of Cabozantinib can cause an allergic response in some people. Therefore it is advisable to get information about the tablets before starting the treatment. Also, consult your doctor to find any alternative medication.

{  Inform the doctor if the patient has suffered from any past heart-related disorders

{  Cabozantinib can interact with other supplements and medications like anticoagulants (warfarin), atazanavir, itraconazole, abacavir, adefovir, etc.

{  The regular treatment of the medication can cause bleeding problems and it can also lead to an increase in blood pressure.

{  Cabozantinib can harm the fetus therefore it is advisable to avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding during and till four months after the last dose of the treatment.

{  Cabozantinib can decrease fertility in both men and women.

 

Conclusion

Cabozantinib is a safe and effective medication for the treatment of several cancers like renal cell carcinoma and hepatocellular cancers. It increases the survival rate and also reduces tumour size in some patients. Cabozantinib is an expensive medication. However, to Buy Online Cabozantinib Tablets, Magicine Pharma can be used. Magicine Pharma offers the medication at an affordable rate.

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