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Sorafenat 200 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

SORAFENIB-200MG

Uses:

 Cancer (kidney, liver, and thyroid)

Medicinal Benefits:

Sorafenat 200 Tablet is a ' tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)', that stops the uncontrolled growth and spread of cancerous cells. Sorafenat 200 Tablet is effective in treating thyroid, liver and kidney cancer. It acts by stopping the action of the abnormal protein that is responsible for the multiplication of cancerous cells. Whenever a new healthy cell is formed it undergoes a usual process of maturity. Cancerous cells form new cells more quickly so Sorafenat 200 Tablet targets cancerous cells and block the action of Tyrosine kinases enzymes (responsible for causing cancer). In this way, Sorafenat 200 Tablet stops the production, spread and growth of cancerous cells in the body.

FAQs

Sorafenat 200 Tablet is safe to be taken by a diabetic person. However, take Sorafenat 200 Tablet only after asking with a doctor as they may adjust the dosing according to the condition of the patient.

Sorafenat 200 Tablet is restricted to use in pregnancy. A woman needs to have a negative pregnancy test before starting treatment with this medicine. It is better to use effective birth control methods to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine or for at least 6 months after taking the last dose of Sorafenat 200 Tablet .

Sorafenat 200 Tablet should be stopped in cases where a person faces a serious side effect that affects the quality of life. Otherwise, you need to keep taking Sorafenat 200 Tablet until your doctor asks you to stop it.

Liver cancer may spread fast depending upon the type of cancer. Hemangiosarcoma and angiosarcoma (the type of liver cancer) spread quickly while hepatocellular carcinoma spreads slowly in the disease.

Before your doctor prescribes you Sorafenat 200 Tablet , tell them if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, bleeding issues, surgery, or an electrolyte imbalance (like abnormal levels of magnesium, calcium, or potassium in the blood).

Sorafenat 200 Tablet is restricted to use in persons who are sensitive to any of its constituents or have squamous cell lung cancer or already taking carboplatin and paclitaxel.

If you are going for surgery tell your dentist ahead that you are taking this medicine. You need to stop taking it at least 10 days after having surgery.