Axitinib

Uses

Axitinib is used in the treatment of kidney cancer.

How it Works

How Axitinib works Axitinib is an anti-cancer medication that functions by inhibiting the action of the abnormal protein responsible for signaling cancer cells to multiply. This mechanism helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Axitinib include fatigue, high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea, dry skin, vomiting, constipation, decreased appetite, muscle pain, anemia (low number of red blood cells), headache, weight loss, weakness, nosebleeds, ringing in the ears, diarrhea, voice changes, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, increased creatinine levels in the blood, low bicarbonate levels in the blood, increased lipase levels in the blood, elevated serum amylase levels, decreased calcium levels in the blood, upper abdominal pain, dehydration, hemorrhoids, blood in urine, pulmonary embolism, and rectal bleeding.

Expert Advice

Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect; drink plenty of fluids.
Inform your doctor if diarrhea does not stop or if you notice blood in your stools.
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine and for one month after discontinuation.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly while on this medication.
Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms of very high blood pressure, such as:

Severe headache
Confusion
Problems with your eyesight
Nausea or vomiting

This medication may cause serious bleeding problems; inform your doctor if you experience:

Headaches
Stomach pain
Blood in your urine or stools

Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Other Combinations

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