Nexavar Side Effects

Nexavar is a prescription medication that is used for the treatment of both liver and kidney cancers. The medicine functions by preventing or slowing down cancer cell growth. It also slows down newer blood vessel growth inside of the tumor. As with any medication or dietary supplement, some possible negative side effects are occasionally associated with the use of Nexavar.

Common Side Effects

• Various common side effects are caused by taking Nexavar. In general, these side effects are not considered to be serious, as they tend to subside on their own as the body gets used to the new medicine. However, should the side effects get worse or not go away, medical assistance might be necessary. These common side effects include appetite loss, redness, peeling, itching or rash of the skin, loss of hair in patches, thinning of the hair, tingling, pain, or numbness of the feet and hands, fatigue, weight loss, abdominal ache, mouth sores, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and weakness.

Severe Side Effects

• Some severe side effects are also possible with Nexavar. In situations of severe side effects, it is crucial to seek emergency medical attention as soon as possible. These potentially harmful side effects are hypertension, bleeding more than usual, lessened blood flow to the heart, heart attack, hand-foot skin reaction (characterized by pain, blisters, swelling and redness on the soles of the feet or the palms of the hands), problems with the healing of wounds, birth defects, a baby dying before birth (for pregnant females using Nexavar), and bowel perforation (with symptoms including nausea, high fever, extreme abdominal ache, nausea and vomiting).

Caution

• Individuals who are considering taking Nexavar must notify their doctor about their medical history, and any present conditions that they might have, especially hypertension, bleeding issues, allergies, chest pain, heart-related problems, kidney problems, or liver problems. Women who are pregnant, planning to soon become pregnant, or presently nursing must also speak with their doctors about Nexavar.

Drug Interactions

• Drug interactions occur when more than one medication or dietary supplement is taken at the same time. Drug interactions can lead to unpleasant side effects as well as increased or decreased effectiveness of one or more of the medications/supplements involved. It is vital to inform your doctor of all medications you take, especially if you take warfarin.

Warning

• This medicine is capable of decreasing the body's infection-fighting abilities. As a result, it is important to immediately notify your physician if you discover any possible symptoms of infection, including chills, fever, and lingering sore throat.