Cazanat 40mg Tablet
Price
Original price was: ₹8,062.50.₹5,241.00Current price is: ₹5,241.00.
Cazanat 40mg Tablet by Arogya provides moderate-to-high dose therapy for effective disease management, ensuring safe and clinically proven outcomes.
Additional information
| Country of Origin | India |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NATCO PHARMA LTD |
| Pack Size | 30 Tablet(s) In A Bottle |
| Product Name | CAZANAT 40 MG TABS |
| SKU | AROG-CZN40 |
| Salt Composition | CABOZANTINIB |
| Storage | Store protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 30°C |
| Strength | 40mg |
Description
Introduction
Cazanat 40mg tablet is an antineoplastic drug with an active ingredient called Cabozantinib. It belongs to the medication class known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors. In adults, it is used to treat advanced kidney cancer and locally advanced or metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer. It is also used in treating liver cancer when Sorafenib (anticancer medicine) is no longer working. Usually, this medicine is given in combination with Nivolumab for advanced kidney cancer. It is not recommended for those younger than 18 years.
Do not consume Cazanat 40mg if you are allergic to Cabozantinib and its other ingredients. Inform your physician if you have liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, or diarrhea. Notify your doctor about the history of blood clots in the leg or significant bleeding, aneurysm (inflammation of blood vessels), or tears in the blood vessel wall. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. Use effective contraception during and even after the treatment for four months. Discuss more fertility concerns with your doctor.
Before starting with Cazanat 40mg, notify your doctor if you have a thyroid problem; thyroid functions must be monitored before starting the medicine. Do not forget to inform your physician if you recently had any surgery, including dental surgery, within the last month. Avoid taking grapefruit or grapefruit juice during the treatment as they may increase the level of medicine in the blood. This medicine contains lactose; if you are intolerant to any sugar, inform your doctor before taking the medicine.
Uses
- Advanced renal cell carcinoma
- Liver Cancer
- Differentiated thyroid cancer
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious:
- Gastrointestinal perforation
- Severe or uncontrollable bleeding
- Shortness of breath
- Nonhealing wound
- Pain in the mouth, jaw/teeth, hand, feet
- Loss of consciousness
- Drowsy
- Swelling or sores in the mouth
- Blood vomiting
- Black stools
- Blood in urine
- Headache
- Coughing blood
Common:
- Dehydration
- Difficulty swallowing
- Ringing in the ears
- Blood clots in the veins
- Fluctuation in the blood sugar levels
- The lower level of albumin
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Increased levels of liver enzymes
- Elevated cholesterol levels in the blood
- Hair loss
- Changes in hair color
- Muscle spasm
- Skin thickening
- Dry skin
- Itching
- Protein in urine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Can Cazanat 40mg cause a lower level of albumin?
One of the common side effects of Cazanat 40mg is the lower level of albumin. If you experience any side, contact your physician immediately.
Q2. Why is it recommended to use effective contraception during the treatment of Cazanat 40mg?
To avoid unwanted pregnancy, it is advised to use effective contraception. Oral contraception may be ineffective, so it is better to discuss effective contraception with your doctor.
Q3. Why is liver enzyme getting elevated during treatment with Cazanat 40mg?
The reason for this elevation is not completely understood, but it is thought to be related to the drug’s effects on certain enzymes involved in liver function. The elevation in liver enzymes is generally mild and temporary and typically resolves on its own or with dose adjustment of the Cazanat 40mg tablet.
Q4. How can I manage diarrhea while taking Cazanat 40mg?
If you experience diarrhea while taking Cazanat 40mg, staying hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids is important. Your doctor may also recommend over-the-counter or prescription medications to help manage your diarrhea. If your diarrhea is severe or persistent, you should contact your doctor.
Q5. Is Cazanat 40mg a chemotherapy drug?
Yes, Cazanat 40mg is a chemotherapy medication that belongs to the group of Tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
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