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
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 ear, Diarrhea, Voice change, Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, Increased creatinine level in blood, Low bicarbonate levels in blood, Increased lipase in the blood, Elevated levels of serum amylase, Decreased calcium level in blood, Upper abdominal pain, Dehydration, Piles, Blood in urine, Pulmonary embolism, Rectal bleeding
Available Medicine for Axitinib
JastinibJasgur Life Sciences
₹37351 variant(s)
BdaxitBDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt
₹450 to ₹20702 variant(s)
InlybestAprazer Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹495 to ₹19952 variant(s)
TykinaxDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹14991 variant(s)
AxzybGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹2100 to ₹42002 variant(s)
AxperoIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹495 to ₹21942 variant(s)
AximacAdmac Pharma Ltd
₹539 to ₹26992 variant(s)
AxishilShilpa Medicare Ltd
₹750 to ₹37352 variant(s)
KytibHetero Drugs Ltd
₹610 to ₹23802 variant(s)
RaxitinibMedicamen Biotech Ltd
₹630 to ₹23042 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.