Nexavar (Sorafenib) is indicated for the treatment of patients with Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma. Nexavar (Sorafenib)may prevent the growth and spread of cancer.

Nexavar (Sorafenib) is a prescription, anticancer medicine used to treat adults with kidney cancer.

Side effects of Nexavar:

-A skin problem called hand-foot skin reaction
-High blood pressure
-Heart problems
-Bleeding problems
-Rash, redness, or itching of your skin
-Numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands and feet
-Diarrhea (frequent and/or loose bowel movements)
-Nausea and/or vomiting
-Loss of appetite
-Hair thinning or patchy hair loss
-Mouth sores
-Weakness

Nexavar (sorafenib) is a pill that should be taken by mouth and swallowed whole. It is usually taken as two 200-mg tablets twice a day. Do not crush or chew Nexavar (Sorafenib) tablets. You should take Nexavar (Sorafenib) with water on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal).

Store Nexavar (Sorafenib) tablets at room temperature between 59¦ to 86¦ F (15¦ to 30¦ C), in a dry place. Nexavar (Sorafenib) is supplied in bottles of 120 tablets (This is a one month supply of medicine) as the recommended amount is 4 tablets daily.


Women should not get pregnant during treatment with Nexavar and for at least 2 weeks after stopping treatment.