Cabozantinib

Uses

Cabozantinib is used in the treatment of liver cancer, kidney cancer, and thyroid cancer.

How it Works

How Cabozantinib works: Cabozantinib functions by inhibiting the action of an abnormal protein that stimulates the proliferation of cancer cells, thereby slowing or halting the spread of cancer cells.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Cabozantinib include fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), high blood pressure, decreased appetite, taste changes, low blood platelets, anemia (low number of red blood cells), palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, weight loss, increased liver enzymes, and dyspepsia.

Expert Advice

Cabozantinib is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
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 does not stop or if you notice blood in your stools.
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication 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
Vision problems
Nausea
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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