Soranib 200mg Tablets (Sorafenib)

Recommended Dosage of Soranib 200mg Tablets

The recommended dosage of Soranib 200mg tablets is 400mg (two tablets of 200mg) twice daily, which is equivalent to a total daily dose of 800mg.

Warnings and Precautions of Soranib Tablets

Warnings

You should avoid using Sorafenib if you have squamous cell lung cancer and are undergoing treatment with carboplatin and paclitaxel.

Sorafenib may lead to heart problems. If you experience chest pain, rapid heartbeats, difficulty breathing, or swelling in your midsection or lower legs, seek emergency medical assistance immediately.

Sorafenib can also cause severe bleeding. Contact your doctor if you notice blood in your urine or stools, abnormal vaginal bleeding, severe stomach pain, coughing up blood, or any uncontrolled bleeding.

Precautions

Avoid Sorafenib if you’re allergic to it, or if you have squamous cell lung cancer and are being treated with carboplatin and paclitaxel.

Inform your doctor if you have a history of:

Heart issues, chest pain, or heart attack;
Long QT syndrome (in yourself or a family member);
High blood pressure;
Electrolyte imbalances (like unusual calcium, magnesium, or potassium levels in your blood);
Bleeding problems; or
Past surgeries.
Sorafenib can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects if either the mother or the father is using it.

If you’re a woman, do not use Sorafenib if you are pregnant. You should have a negative pregnancy test before starting treatment and use effective birth control during the treatment and for 6 months after your last dose.

If you’re a man with a partner who is pregnant or could become pregnant, use effective birth control. Continue this for at least 3 months after your last dose.

Inform your doctor immediately if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using Sorafenib.

Possible Side Effects of Soranib Tablets

You should get emergency medical help if you show signs of an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling in your face or throat, or if you experience a severe skin reaction. This could include fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, and a red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling.

Also, seek emergency help if you have symptoms that might indicate a heart attack or heart failure: chest pain, rapid heartbeats, sweating, nausea, trouble breathing, feeling light-headed, or swelling around your midsection or lower legs.

Serious Side Effects of Sorafenib:

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects:

Fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest.
Shortness of breath, sudden dizziness (as if you might faint);
Easy bruising or bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums).
Heavy menstrual periods or unusual vaginal bleeding.
Pain, redness, swelling, rash, blisters or peeling in the palms of your hands or soles of your feet.
Fever with nausea, vomiting, or severe stomach pain.
A surgical incision or wound that won’t heal.
Liver problems–symptoms include loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), nausea, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
Signs of internal bleeding–such as pink or brown urine, abnormal vaginal bleeding, bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Treatment Delays or Discontinuations:

Your cancer treatments may need to be delayed or permanently discontinued if you experience certain side effects.

Common Side Effects of Sorafenib:

The common side effects you might experience include bleeding, feeling tired, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, high blood pressure, rash, and weight loss or thinning hair.