Bexinib 5mg Tablet
Bexinib 5mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of kidney cancer.
Bexinib 5mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Bexinib 5mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of kidney cancer.
Bexinib 5mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of kidney cancer.
Bexinib 5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include high blood pressure, joint pain, and loss of appetite. Diarrhea, shortness of breath, can be serious sometimes so take medicine to treat it as prescribed by the doctor or stay hydrated. Your doctor may advise for regular blood pressure checkups while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice a severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have thyroid problems, liver or bleeding problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
03Uses
Kidney cancer
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bexinib 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Bexinib 5mg Tablet 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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:
07Side Effects
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
Breathlessness
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
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bexinib 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bexinib 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bexinib 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Bexinib 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bexinib 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Bexinib 5mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver:CAUTION
Bexinib 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bexinib 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Bexinib 5mg Tablet in patients with the severe liver disease.
09Drug Tips
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.
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.
References
Sources and references
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