Axzyb Tablet is used to treat kidney cancer and its associated symptoms such as blood in the urine, unexplained low back pain or weight loss, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc. It stops cancer growth and prevents multiplication of cancer cells. This restricts the advancement of cancer to other unaffected regions. You need to follow your doctor’s instructions very carefully to recover.

Side effects of Axzyb Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Axzyb

High blood pressure
Joint pain
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea
Breathing problems
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Cough
Decreased appetite
Decreased level of thyroid hormones
Difficulty in speaking
Dry skin
Indigestion
Headache
Nausea
Pain in extremities
Painful blisters on hands and feet
Protein in urine
Rash
Breathlessness
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Taste change
Vomiting

How to use Axzyb Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Axzyb Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Axzyb Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Axzyb Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Axzyb Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Axzyb Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Axzyb Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Axzyb Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Axzyb Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Axzyb Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Axzyb Tablet in patients with the severe liver disease.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting.
It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

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Chemical Class

Enzamide and Indazole Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

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Action Class

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors

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Address: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, B/2, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai – 400 026.

Country of origin: India

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Axzyb Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Axzyb Tablet

Benefits of Axzyb Tablet

In Kidney cancer

Side effects of Axzyb Tablet

Common side effects of Axzyb

How to use Axzyb Tablet

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

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