Cabotres 20 Mg Tablet

Description

About Cabotres 20 mg Tablet

Cabotres 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of cabozantinib per tablet, supplied as a pack of 30 tablets. Cabozantinib is a targeted anticancer medicine – a multi-kinase inhibitor. Treatment is prescribed and supervised by a cancer specialist.

How it works

Cabozantinib blocks several enzymes that tumours rely on, including VEGFR, MET and AXL. VEGFR drives the growth of the new blood vessels a tumour needs for oxygen and nutrients, while MET and AXL are involved in tumour cells spreading and in resistance to other treatments.

What it is used for

Cabozantinib is used in advanced renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer), in hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) in people previously treated with sorafenib, and in certain thyroid cancers.

Important: what this medicine is not

Cabozantinib is not a treatment for hypertension or any neurological condition. A rise in blood pressure is one of its side effects, not something it treats.

Safety and monitoring

Tell your doctor straight away about bleeding of any kind, about severe abdominal pain, which can signal a tear or an abnormal opening in the bowel, and about leg swelling or sudden breathlessness, which can signal a clot. Blood pressure rises commonly and is monitored. Diarrhoea is frequent, as are soreness and peeling of the palms and soles. Protein in the urine, jaw pain and delayed wound healing are also monitored – tell your dentist and any surgeon.

Prescription and storage

A prescription from your healthcare provider is required to purchase cabozantinib. Store at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight, and out of the reach of children.