Regorafenib: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Regorafenib

INFORMATION ABOUT REGORAFENIB

Regorafenib Uses

Regorafenib is used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, small cell lung cancer, liver cancer, kidney cancer, thyroid cancer, blood cancer (chronic myeloid leukaemia), gastrointestinal stromal tumour, cancer of colon and rectum, non-small cell lung cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis and breast cancer.

How Regorafenib works

Regorafenib 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 Regorafenib

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Low blood platelets, Vomiting, Pain, Nausea, Infection, Fever, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Decreased appetite, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Headache, Fatigue, Weight loss, Hemorrhage

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28 Mar 2025 | 06:01 AM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Regorafenib

Nublexa

₹33004 to ₹33004

Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd

1 variant(s)

Regdual

₹3750 to ₹3750

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Expert advice for Regorafenib

Regorafenib is used in the treatment of cancers of colon and rectum.
Take it with 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.
Regorafenib 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.

Frequently asked questions for Regorafenib

Q. Is Regorafenib chemotherapy?

Yes, Regorafenib is used as a chemotherapy to treat cancer of stomach (gastrointestinal stromal tumors), colon or rectal, in cases who have been treated with other cancer treatments or are incurable with other treatments.

Q. How is Regorafenib administered?

Regorafenib needs to be administered orally as advised by your doctor. It is to be taken at the same time of the day, with food.

Q. Does Regorafenib shrink tumors?

Yes, Regorafenib works either by shrinking the tumor or stops it from growing further.