Belongs to the category of tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
Interferes with the growth of blood vessels inside cancer cells.
Acts against a protein called receptor tyrosine kinases to interrupt cell signalling, stopping the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Interaction with Other Drugs:
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
Certain medications may interact with Axishil 5mg tablet and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
Storage:
Store Axishil 5mg tablet in the original package at room temperature (20°C to 25°C).
Keep it out of reach from children.
How to Consume:
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Axishil 5mg tablet based on the disease condition.
Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
The recommended starting oral dose is 5 mg twice daily.
Take the tablet at the same time every day, with or without food.
Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water.
If you forgot to take the tablet, simply take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Safety Advices:
Pregnancy: Axishil 5mg tablet is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment.
Breastfeeding: It is unsafe to breastfeed during the treatment with Axishil 5mg tablet because it may cause harm to the baby. Please consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Lungs: It is not known whether Axishil 5mg tablet can be administered to patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Liver: Inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking Axishil 5mg tablet. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.
Alcohol: Consuming alcohol may affect the effectiveness of Axishil 5mg tablet. Stop consuming alcohol if you are taking this medicine.
Driving: It is unsafe to drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery after taking Axishil 5mg tablets, it may cause dizziness and impair your concentration.
Side Effects:
Serious: Extreme tiredness and swelling, pressure or pain in the chest, arms, back, neck or jaw, breathlessness, numbness and weakness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking or communicating verbally, headache, vision changes or dizziness, serious bleeding problems like black tarry stools, bloody cough or bloody sputum, severe stomach pain, high blood pressure.
Common: Kidney problems, dehydration, hyper-active thyroid gland, sore throat, loss of appetite, joint pain, lack of energy, weight loss, constipation, mouth sores, skin itching, redness of skin and hair loss.
Word of Advice:
Axishil 5mg tablet can make you feel dizzy and weak. Avoid driving or operating heavy machines if you experience dizziness, confusion, or tiredness while on treatment with this drug.
Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may also increase drug plasma concentrations and should be avoided.
Some formulations of axitinib may contain lactose as an inactive ingredient in which the body is unable to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. It can cause symptoms such as bloating, and abdominal pain. If you have lactose intolerance, inform your doctor before starting this therapy.
It is advised to avoid high-fiber foods and drink lots of fluids if you have severe diarrhea.
FAQs:
What are the most common side effects of Axishil 5mg tablet?
The common side effects that are likely to occur while you are on the treatment with Axishil 5mg tablet are high blood pressure, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, indigestion, soreness in the mouth, tongue, or throat, shortness of breath, cough, tiredness, weakness, dehydration, loss of appetite, joint pain, weight loss, headache, muscle pain, nose bleeding, tinnitus, itching, hair loss, dizziness, and inflammation of the gallbladder.
Is it safe to use Axishil 5mg tablet during pregnancy?
Axishil 5mg tablet may cause harm to an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider before beginning this treatment if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby.
Is it safe to undergo surgery during the treatment with Axishil 5mg tablet?
Axishil 5mg tablet is associated with an increased risk of bleeding complications and poor wound healing. Hence it is suggested to avoid planning for surgery and tell your physician before you undergo surgery or dental procedures. Your healthcare provider will suggest stopping the medication a day prior to the surgical procedure.
What should you not take with Axishil 5mg tablet?
It is not recommended to take grapefruit and grapefruit juice while on treatment with Axishil 5mg tablet. Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking any prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
What are all the dosage forms and strengths available for Axishil 5mg tablet?
This drug is available in the form of film-coated tablets in doses of 1mg, 3mg, 5mg, and 7mg. The usual recommended dose is 5mg twice a day.
