Sorafav Benefits & Uses

Sorafav is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Kidney Cancer

Other Benefits

Sorafav Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Liver Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Liver Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Sorafav Related Warnings

Is the use of Sorafav safe for pregnant women?

Sorafav has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Sorafav without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Sorafav safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Sorafav may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Sorafav should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Sorafav on the Kidneys?

Sorafav is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Sorafav on the Liver?

Sorafav may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Sorafav on the Heart?

Side effects of Sorafav rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Sorafav with Other Drugs

Sorafav should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Amitriptyline

Sorafav Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sorafav unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Thyroid problems

Frequently asked Questions about Sorafav

Is this Sorafav habit forming or addictive?

Sorafav does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Sorafav. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Sorafav only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Sorafav is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Sorafav Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sorafav

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Sorafav and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Sorafav

Taking alcohol with Sorafav can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nexavar (sorafenib)

Sorafav 200mg Tablet