Sorafenat

Sorafenat (sorafenib) is a cancer (chemotherapeutic) medication. Sorafenat interfere with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Sorafenat is used to treat a type of kidney cancer called advanced renal cell carcinoma. It is also used to treat liver cancer.
Sorafenat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
 
Do not use Sorafenat if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control while you are using this medication and for at least 2 weeks after your treatment ends, whether you are a man or a woman.
Sorafenat use by either parent may cause birth defects. Do not breast-feed while using this medication. You should not use Sorafenat if you are allergic to sorafenib, or if you have squamous cell lung cancer and you are being treated with carboplatin (Paraplatin) and paclitaxel (Onxol, Taxol, Abraxane).
 
Before you take Sorafenat, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems (other than cancer), a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, heart disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, slow heartbeats, congestive heart failure, a personal or family history of Long QT syndrome, a history of stroke or heart attack, or any allergies.
 
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Visit your doctor regularly. If you need surgery or dental work, tell the surgeon or dentist ahead of time that you are taking Sorafenat.
 
You should not use Sorafenat if you are allergic to sorafenib, or if you have squamous cell lung cancer and you are being treated with carboplatin (Paraplatin) and paclitaxel (Onxol, Taxol, Abraxane).
To make sure you can safely take Sorafenat, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
 
 
Kidney or liver problems other than cancer
 
 
Lung cancer, especially if you are receiving gemcitabine (Gemzar) and cisplatin (
 
 
A bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia
 
 
High blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease, slow heartbeats, congestive heart failure, chest pain
 
 
A personal or family history of Long QT 
 
 
A history of stroke or heart attack
 
 
Any allergies.

 
In case of a missed dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, but at least 2 hours since your last meal. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
 
In case of overdose, seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line.Overdose symptoms may include severe diarrhea or severe skin rash.