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CABOXEN 80MG / 20MG CAPSULES
DESCRIPTION
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PACKAGE
OVERVIEW & USAGE
Brand name – Caboxen
Generic name – Cabozantinib
Manufacturer – Everest
Strength – 20mg and 80mg
Dosage Form – Capsule
Composition – Cabozantinib
Indication – Kidney Cancer
Storage – at room temperature
Overview
Caboxen 80mg tablets (20mg) is a chemotherapy medication that is used in the treatment of kidney cancer. It is also used in the treatment of liver cancer and thyroid cancer. It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that stops certain growth factors. Caboxen is a prescription-based medication given by the doctor.
Pharmacodynamics
Caboxen inhibits several receptor tyrosine kinases such as VEGFR and c-MET. These growth factors promote uncontrollable cell growth in the cancer cells. Caboxen as a result stops the growth and spreading of the cancer cells.
SIDE EFFECTS
- Weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Hair loss
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Redness
- Extreme weakness
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Dry skin
- Thickening of the skin
- Chest pain
- Decrease in RBC
- Increased bleeding
- Seizures
- Swollen gums
- Jaw pain
- Vision problems
- Increased heart rate
- Shortness of breath
- Coughing blood
Dosage
Caboxen 80mg tablets and 20mg tablets are taken orally once daily on an empty stomach.
Missed dose
It is advisable to avoid missing any doses of Caboxen. In case you miss a dose consult your doctor immediately.
Overdose
In case of an overdose on Caboxen, immediately contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention.
Warnings
- Caboxen can cause an allergic reaction in some patients thus it is necessary to read the complete composition list and consult the doctor in case of any ingredient that induces allergies.
- Inform the doctor about all the vitamin supplements, herbal medications, and prescription and non-prescription drugs since Caboxen can interact with them.
- Caboxen can increase blood pressure and it can also cause serious issues to the jaw.
- It is advisable to avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding during and till 4 months after the last dose since Caboxen can harm the fetus.
- Avoiding alcohol and operating heavy machinery is advisable.
- Inform the doctor about any bleeding problems like coughing or vomiting blood.
