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Cazanat 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. Cazanat 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): Cazanat 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: Cazanat 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.
Cazanat 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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Is the use of Cazanat safe for pregnant women?
Cazanat 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 Cazanat safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Cazanat may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Cazanat should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Cazanat on the Kidneys?
Cazanat rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cazanat on the Liver?
Cazanat may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Cazanat on the Heart?
Cazanat may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Cazanat 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 Cazanat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cazanat habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cazanat is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cazanat. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Cazanat is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cazanat cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cazanat
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Cazanat and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cazanat
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cazanat with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cabometyx™ (cabozantinib)