Caboxen 20 mg (90 Capsules) | Cabozantinib

Caboxen 20 mg (90 Capsules) is used to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma and hepatocellulor carcinoma alone or in combination with other medication. It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, works by blocking the abnormal growth of protein that stimulate cancer cells to multiply or spread in other parts of the body. At first it was approved to treat metastatic medullary thyroid cancer and later it got approval for renal cell carcinoma and hepatocellulor carcinoma.

Dosage and Administration

• The recommended dose to treat renal cell carcinoma and hepatocellulor carcinoma is 60 mg Caboxen daily without food until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
• Stop taking Caboxen at least 28 days before any surgery even dental surgery.
• Do not substitute tablets with capsules.
• Do not administrate Caboxen immediately before or after taking food. You should administrate this drug at least 1 hour before and 2 hours after taking food.
• Take the capsule whole, do not chew or crash.
• For any missing dose or over dose contact with doctor.

Side Effects

The most common adverse effects of administrating Caboxen are

• Hypertension and Hypertensive Crisis
• Diarrhea
• Palmar-plantar Erythrodysesthesia
• Proteinuria
• Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
• Wound Complications
• Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome
• Hemorrhage
• Perforations and Fistulas
• Thrombotic Events

Others side effects may happen if patients have any serious medical condition before.

Pregnancy and Lactation

It was experienced in animal studies that taking Caboxen during pregnancy may harm the fetus in the worm. It is not recommended to take Caboxen while you are treating with Caboxen or take proper contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancy.

Caboxen contains many chemical substitution, which may be intolerable for children. So breast feeding during taking caboxen is not recommended by doctors. If you have a children and need to take caboxen contact with doctor before taking caboxen.

Storage

Store below 30 degree C to keep it active and effective. Keep it away from children and direct sun light.

FAQs about Caboxen 20 mg (90 Capsules)

What is the price of caboxen 20 mg for 90 Capsules?

The price for Caboxen 20 mg 90 capsules is $350. There is another version of Caboxen is 80 mg, in a 80 mg bottle there are 30 capsules which costs only $ 370.

What are the symptoms of taking overdose of Caboxen?

Symptoms of taking overdose of Cabxen are memory loss, confusion, weight loss.

See also Cabozanix another similar medicine with same generic from Beacon pharmaceutical.