Uses:
- Advanced renal cell carcinoma;
- Liver cancer (when Sorafenib is no longer working);
- Differentiated thyroid cancer.
How it works:
- Cabotres 40mg contains Cabozantinib, which belongs to the medication class known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
- It acts against a protein called receptor tyrosine kinases and interferes with cell signaling, ultimately stopping the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Important information:
- Do not consume Cabotres 40mg if you are allergic to Cabozantinib and its other ingredients.
- Inform your physician if you have liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, or diarrhea.
- Notify your doctor about the history of blood clots in the leg, significant bleeding, aneurysm, or tears in the blood vessel wall.
- Inform your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
- Before starting with Cabotres 40mg, notify your doctor if you have a thyroid problem; thyroid functions must be monitored before starting the medicine.
- Avoid taking grapefruit or grapefruit juice during the treatment as they may increase the level of medicine in the blood.
- This medicine contains lactose; if you are intolerant to any sugar, inform your doctor before taking the medicine.
Dosage and administration:
- Take Cabotres 40mg as advised by your physician. Usually, this medicine will be given once a day.
- Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine.
- Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
- Only stop taking this medicine if your doctor advises you to stop.
Safety advice:
- Pregnancy: Cabotres 40mg is unsafe during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby.
- Breastfeeding: Taking Cabotres 40mg while breastfeeding may be unsafe because it may affect the child.
- Lungs: It is unknown whether Cabotres 40mg is safe to administer in patients with lung problems.
- Liver: Inform your physician if you have any liver disease before starting the treatment.
- Alcohol: It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking a Cabotres 40mg tablet is safe. Please speak with your physician.
- Driving: While taking Cabotres 40mg, it is unsafe to drive or use machines because it may cause nausea, changes in vision, vomiting, etc.
Side effects:
- Serious: gastrointestinal perforation, severe or uncontrollable bleeding, shortness of breath, nonhealing wound, pain in the mouth, jaw/teeth, hand, feet, loss of consciousness, drowsy, swelling or sores in the mouth, blood vomiting, black stools, blood in urine, headache, coughing blood.
- Common: dehydration, difficulty swallowing, ringing in the ears, blood clots in the veins, fluctuation in the blood sugar levels, the lower level of albumin, electrolyte imbalance, increased levels of liver enzymes, elevated cholesterol levels in the blood, hair loss, changes in hair color, muscle spasm, skin thickening, dry skin, itching, protein in urine.
FAQs:
Can Cabotres 40mg cause a lower level of albumin? One of the common side effects of Cabotres 40mg is a lower albumin level. If you experience any side, contact your physician immediately.
Why is it recommended to use effective contraception during the treatment of Cabotres 40mg? To avoid unwanted pregnancy, it is advised to use effective contraception. Oral contraception may be ineffective, so it is better to discuss effective contraception with your doctor.
Why is liver enzyme getting elevated during treatment with Cabotres 40mg? The reason for this elevation is not completely understood, but it is thought to be related to the drug's effects on certain enzymes involved in liver function. The elevation in liver enzymes is generally mild and temporary and typically resolves on its own or with dose adjustment of the Cabotres 40mg tablet.
How can I manage diarrhea while taking Cabotres 40mg? If you experience diarrhea while taking Cabotres 40mg, staying hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids is important. Your doctor may also recommend over-the-counter or prescription medications to help manage your diarrhea. If your diarrhea is severe or persistent, you should contact your doctor.
Is Cabotres 40mg a chemotherapy drug? Yes, Cabotres 40mg is a chemotherapy medication that belongs to the group of Tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
Fact box:
- Molecule name: Cabozantinib.
- Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics.
- Pharmacological class: Tyrosine kinase inhibitor.