Information about Axitinib

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

High blood pressure, Diarrhea, Constipation, Decreased appetite, Dry skin, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Dizziness, Fatigue, Muscle pain, Nosebleeds, Ringing in ear, Voice change, Weakness, Weight loss, 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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Available Medicine for Axitinib

BdaxitBDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt
450 to ₹20702 variant(s)
BexinibAdley Formulations
20001 variant(s)
KytibHetero Drugs Ltd
610 to ₹23802 variant(s)
AxinibAMPS Biotech Pvt Ltd
1250 to ₹62503 variant(s)
RaxitinibMedicamen Biotech Ltd
630 to ₹23042 variant(s)
AxishilShilpa Medicare Ltd
750 to ₹37352 variant(s)
AxperoIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
495 to ₹21942 variant(s)
AxzybGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
2100 to ₹42002 variant(s)
TykinaxDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
14991 variant(s)
InlybestAprazer Healthcare Pvt Ltd
495 to ₹19952 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.

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