Raxitinib Benefits & Uses

Raxitinib is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Kidney Cancer

Raxitinib 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: Kidney Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Kidney Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Raxitinib Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Raxitinib is used -

Severe

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Joint pain
Pain in Extremity
Dyspepsia
Increased blood pressure
Cough
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Moderate

Protein in Urine

Mild

Difficulty falling asleep
Dry Skin
Dizziness

Common

Diarrhoea
Loss of appetite
Altered taste
Fatigue

Unknown

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Raxitinib Related Warnings

Is the use of Raxitinib safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Raxitinib safe during breastfeeding?

Raxitinib can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Raxitinib on the Kidneys?

Raxitinib may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Raxitinib on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Raxitinib on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Raxitinib on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Raxitinib on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Raxitinib with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Raxitinib Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Raxitinib

Is this Raxitinib habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Raxitinib .

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

After taking Raxitinib you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

Raxitinib is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Raxitinib Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Raxitinib

Taking Raxitinib with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Raxitinib

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Raxitinib .

Unknown

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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; Inlyta® (axitinib)

Raxitinib 1mg Tablet