Cabozat 40mg Tablet
Cabozat 40mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors used in the treatment of liver cancer, kidney cancer, and thyroid cancer.
Cabozat 40mg Tablet
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General information about this product
Cabozat 40mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors used in the treatment of liver cancer, kidney cancer, and thyroid cancer.
Cabozat 40mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors used in the treatment of liver cancer, kidney cancer, and thyroid cancer.
Cabozat 40mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, 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. Take it exactly as advised by the doctor. 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.
Fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, taste change, and diarrhea are some of the common side effects of Cabozat 40mg Tablet. It might cause high blood pressure, so the doctor may ask you for a regular check up of blood pressure. You must inform your doctor if you notice a severe skin reaction, such as skin rash or any pain, swelling, and redness of your hands and feet.
Before taking Cabozat 40mg Tablet, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver or kidney problems, or high blood pressure. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine, so let your healthcare team know about all the medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during the treatment with this drug is important to avoid pregnancy.
03Uses
Treatment of Liver cancer
Kidney cancer
Treatment of Thyroid 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. Cabozat 40mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
05How It Works
Cabozat 40mg Tablet works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that prompts multiplication of cancer cells, thereby slowing or stopping the spread of cancer cells.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:
07Benefits
In Treatment of Liver cancer
Liver cancer is the cancer that develops in the cells of the liver called hepatocytes. There may be no symptoms during the early stages of the cancer but as the disease advances to later stages, symptoms such as weight loss, stomach pain, vomiting, and yellowed skin may appear. Cabozat 40mg Tablet kills the cancer cells and prevents further growth and spread of the cancer to other unaffected areas. Drinking alcohol or smoking can worsen your condition and hinder your recovery, so avoid their use.
08Side Effects
Fatigue
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
High blood pressure
Decreased appetite
Taste change
Low blood platelets
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome
Decrease in body weight
Increased liver enzymes
Dyspepsia
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cabozat 40mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cabozat 40mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cabozat 40mg 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:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Cabozat 40mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cabozat 40mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cabozat 40mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver:CAUTION
Cabozat 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cabozat 40mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Cabozat 40mg Tablet is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
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.
Cabozat 40mg Tablet is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
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.
