Kabonib is a brand name for cabozantinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor used in oncology to treat various cancers by inhibiting specific enzymes that promote tumor growth and angiogenesis. Kabonib is a critical therapeutic option for patients with certain advanced cancers. Its efficacy in inhibiting tumor growth and progression offers hope for improved patient outcomes. However, due to the potential for significant side effects and drug interactions, it should be prescribed and monitored by healthcare professionals experienced in cancer chemotherapy.
Indications:
Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC): Kabonib is indicated for the treatment of advanced kidney cancer.
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC): It is used in patients with liver cancer who have previously been treated with other anticancer medications.
Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: Kabonib is prescribed for locally advanced or metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer that has progressed despite prior therapies.
Cabozantinib targets multiple tyrosine kinases involved in tumor growth and angiogenesis, effectively inhibiting pathways that facilitate cancer cell proliferation and the development of new blood vessels supplying the tumor.
Kabonib is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Kabonib is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Kabonib safe for pregnant women?
Kabonib should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Kabonib safe during breastfeeding?
Kabonib may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Kabonib on the Kidneys?
Kabonib may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Kabonib on the Liver?
Kabonib may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Kabonib on the Heart?
Kabonib is rarely harmful for the heart.
Kabonib should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kabonib unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kabonib habit forming or addictive?
Kabonib is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Kabonib. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Kabonib should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Kabonib in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Kabonib
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Kabonib together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kabonib
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Kabonib with alcohol.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cabometyx™ (cabozantinib)