Nexavar

Generic name:sorafenib [ sor-a-FEN-ib ]
Drug classes:Multikinase inhibitors, VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Aug 4, 2020.

What is Nexavar?

Nexavar is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

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

It is not known if Nexavar is safe and effective in children.

Warnings

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

Nexavar 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.

Nexavar 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 Nexavar if you are allergic to sorafenib, or if you have squamous cell lung cancer and you are being treated with carboplatin and paclitaxel.

To make sure Nexavar is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

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

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

• high blood pressure;

• an electrolyte imbalance (such as abnormal levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium in your blood);

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