Sorafenib

Generic name: sorafenib [ sor-a-FEN-ib ]
Brand name: NexAVAR
Dosage form: oral tablet (200 mg)
Drug classes:Multikinase inhibitors, VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 13, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is sorafenib?

Sorafenib is used to treat liver cancer, thyroid cancer, or kidney cancer.

Sorafenib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use sorafenib if you have squamous cell lung cancer and you are being treated with carboplatin and paclitaxel.

Sorafenib can cause heart problems. Get emergency medical help if you have: chest pain, fast heartbeats, trouble breathing, or swelling around your midsection or in your lower legs.

Sorafenib can also cause severe bleeding. Call your doctor if you have blood in your urine or stools, abnormal vaginal bleeding, severe stomach pain, cough with bloody mucus, or any bleeding that will not stop.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use sorafenib if you are allergic to it, or if you have squamous cell lung cancer and you are being treated with carboplatin and paclitaxel.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart problems, chest pain, or a heart attack;

• long QT syndrome (in you or a family member);...