to be able to Axitinib Generic Name: Axitinib (ax I ti nib) Brand Name: Inlyta Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Axitinib: It is used to treat kidney cancer. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: Boosting the Cancer Battle What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Axitinib? If you have an allergy to axitinib or any other part of axitinib. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have high blood pressure. If you are taking any of these drugs: Carbamazepine, dexamethasone, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine, or St. John's wort. If you are breast-feeding. Do not breast-feed while you take this medicine. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with axitinib. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Axitinib? Tell all of your health care providers that you take axitinib. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. A very bad and sometimes deadly brain problem called posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) has happened with this medicine. Call your doctor right away if you have signs like feeling confused, lowered alertness, change in eyesight, loss of eyesight, seizures, or very bad headache. Very bad and sometimes deadly holes in the GI (gastrointestinal) tract or fistulas have happened with axitinib. Talk with the doctor. Very bad and sometimes deadly bleeding problems have happened with this medicine. Talk with the doctor. Blood clots have happened with axitinib. Sometimes, blood clots like stroke have been deadly. Call your doctor right away if you have chest, arm, back, neck, or jaw pain or pressure; coughing up blood; numbness or weakness on 1 side of your body, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, or change in eyesight; shortness of breath; or swelling, warmth, or pain in the leg or arm. Heart failure has rarely happened in people taking this medicine. Sometimes, this has been deadly. Call your doctor right away if you have shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs. If you have upset stomach, throwing up, loose stools (diarrhea), or are not hungry, talk with your doctor. There may be ways to lower these side effects. If you have hard stools (constipation), talk with your doctor. There may be ways to lower this side effect. High blood pressure has happened with axitinib. Have your blood pressure checked as you have been told by your doctor. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. Have your urine checked as you have been told by your doctor. Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice. This medicine may affect how wounds heal. If you need to have surgery, you may need to stop this medicine before surgery. Start taking it again after surgery as you have been told by your doctor. Talk with your doctor. If you are a man and have sex with a female who could get pregnant, protect her from pregnancy. Use birth control that you can trust. If you are a man and your sex partner is pregnant or gets pregnant at any time while you are being treated, talk with your doctor. This medicine may cause harm to the unborn baby if you take it while you are pregnant. Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking axitinib. If you are pregnant or you get pregnant while taking this medicine, call your doctor right away. How is this medicine (Axitinib) best taken? Use axitinib as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take with or without food. Swallow whole with a full glass of water. If you throw up after taking a dose, do not repeat the dose. Take your next dose at your normal time. To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses. Keep taking this medicine as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. What do I do if I miss a dose? Skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of bleeding like throwing up blood or throw up that looks like coffee grounds; coughing up blood; blood in the urine; black, red, or tarry stools; bleeding from the gums; vaginal bleeding that is not normal; bruises without a reason or that get bigger; or any bleeding that is very bad or that you cannot stop. Signs of high blood sugar like confusion, feeling sleepy, more thirst, more hungry, passing urine more often, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit. Signs of high blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight. Signs of thyroid problems like a change in weight without trying, feeling nervous and excitable, feeling restless, feeling very weak, hair thinning, low mood (depression), neck swelling, not able to focus, not able to handle heat or cold, period (menstrual) changes, shakiness, or sweating. Signs of electrolyte problems like mood changes, confusion, muscle pain or weakness, a heartbeat that does not feel normal, seizures, not hungry, or very bad upset stomach or throwing up. Skin wound that will not heal. Very bad belly pain. Feeling very tired or weak. Redness or irritation of the palms of hands or soles of feet. Change in voice. Fever or chills. Sore throat. What are some other side effects of Axitinib? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Belly pain. Change in taste. Loose stools (diarrhea). Feeling tired or weak. Headache. Upset stomach or throwing up. Weight loss. Not hungry. Mouth irritation or mouth sores. Hard stools (constipation). Joint pain. Dry skin. Cough. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Axitinib? Store at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about axitinib, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about axitinib. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using axitinib. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about axitinib Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: multikinase inhibitors Consumer resources Axitinib Axitinib (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Inlyta Professional resources Axitinib (AHFS Monograph) Axitinib (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Renal Cell Carcinoma} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only D Pregnancy Category Positive evidence of risk N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Axitinib Rating No Reviews - Be the first! 6.0 /10 No Reviews - Be the first! 6.0 Rate it! 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