Axitinib

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 28 Mar 2025 | 06:01 AM (UTC)

Axitinib Uses

Axitinib is used in the treatment of kidney cancer.

How Axitinib works

Axitinib 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.

Common side effects of Axitinib

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, 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

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Medicine brands for Axitinib

Inlybest

Aprazer Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹464 to ₹1870

2 variant(s)

Bdaxit

BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Medicamen Biotech Ltd

₹590 to ₹2160

2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Axitinib

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.
Axitinib 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.