Cabozantinib
Cabozantinib Oral capsule
What is this medicine?
CABOZANTINIB (KA boe ZAN ti nib) is medicine that targets proteins in cancer cells and stops the cancer cell from growing. It is used to treat thyroid cancer and renal cell cancer.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
bleeding disorders
high blood pressure
liver disease
recent surgery
skin conditions or sensitivity
an unusual or allergic reaction to cabozantinib, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not take with food. Do not cut, crush, or chew this medicine. Do not take with grapefruit juice. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you've taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If your next dose is to be taken in less than 12 hours, then do not take the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
This medicine may interact with the following medications:
atazanavir
carbamazepine
clarithromycin
grapefruit juice
indinavir
itraconazole
ketoconazole
nefazodone
nelfinavir
phenobarbital
phenytoin
rifabutin
rifampin
rifapentine
ritonavir
saquinavir
St. John’s Wort
telithromycin
voriconazole
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
This drug may make you feel generally unwell. This is not uncommon, as chemotherapy can affect healthy cells as well as cancer cells. Report any side effects. Continue your course of treatment even though you feel ill unless your doctor tells you to stop.
If you are going to have surgery or any other procedures, tell your doctor you are taking this medicine.
Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for 4 months after stopping it. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. Men should not father a child while taking this medicine and for 4 months after stopping it. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine or for 4 months after the last dose.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
bloody or black, tarry stools
breathing problems
changes in vision
chest pain or chest tightness
confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
jaw pain, especially after dental work
red or dark-brown urine
redness, swelling, or sores on hands or feet
severe headaches
shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling in a leg
spitting up blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds
stomach pain
sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg
sweating
swelling of the ankles, feet, hands
trouble swallowing
trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
unusual bruising or bleeding from the eye, gums, or nose
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (Report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome.):
diarrhea
loss of appetite
nausea, vomiting
sore throat
weight loss
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
Cabozantinib Oral capsule, Cabozantinib Oral capsule
What is this medicine?
CABOZANTINIB (KA boe ZAN ti nib) is medicine that targets proteins in cancer cells and stops the cancer cell from growing. It is used to treat thyroid cancer and renal cell cancer.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
bleeding disorders
high blood pressure
liver disease
recent surgery
skin conditions or sensitivity
an unusual or allergic reaction to cabozantinib, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not take with food. Do not cut, crush, or chew this medicine. Do not take with grapefruit juice. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you've taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If your next dose is to be taken in less than 12 hours, then do not take the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
This medicine may interact with the following medications:
atazanavir
carbamazepine
clarithromycin
grapefruit juice
indinavir
itraconazole
ketoconazole
nefazodone
nelfinavir
phenobarbital
phenytoin
rifabutin
rifampin
rifapentine
ritonavir
saquinavir
St. John’s Wort
telithromycin
voriconazole
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
This drug may make you feel generally unwell. This is not uncommon, as chemotherapy can affect healthy cells as well as cancer cells. Report any side effects. Continue your course of treatment even though you feel ill unless your doctor tells you to stop.
If you are going to have surgery or any other procedures, tell your doctor you are taking this medicine.
Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for 4 months after stopping it. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. Men should not father a child while taking this medicine and for 4 months after stopping it. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine or for 4 months after the last dose.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
bloody or black, tarry stools
breathing problems
changes in vision
chest pain or chest tightness
confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
jaw pain, especially after dental work
red or dark-brown urine
redness, swelling, or sores on hands or feet
severe headaches
shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling in a leg
spitting up blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds
stomach pain
sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg
sweating
swelling of the ankles, feet, hands
trouble swallowing
trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
unusual bruising or bleeding from the eye, gums, or nose
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (Report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome.):
diarrhea
loss of appetite
nausea, vomiting
sore throat
weight loss
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
Cabozantinib Oral tablet
What is this medicine?
CABOZANTINIB (KA boe ZAN ti nib) is medicine that targets proteins in cancer cells and stops the cancer cell from growing. It is used to treat thyroid cancer and renal cell cancer.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
bleeding disorders
high blood pressure
liver disease
recent surgery
skin conditions or sensitivity
an unusual or allergic reaction to cabozantinib, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not take with food. Do not cut, crush, or chew this medicine. Do not take with grapefruit juice. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you've taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If your next dose is to be taken in less than 12 hours, then do not take the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
This medicine may interact with the following medications:
atazanavir
carbamazepine
clarithromycin
grapefruit juice
indinavir
itraconazole
ketoconazole
nefazodone
nelfinavir
phenobarbital
phenytoin
rifabutin
rifampin
rifapentine
ritonavir
saquinavir
St. John’s Wort
telithromycin
voriconazole
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
This drug may make you feel generally unwell. This is not uncommon, as chemotherapy can affect healthy cells as well as cancer cells. Report any side effects. Continue your course of treatment even though you feel ill unless your doctor tells you to stop.
If you are going to have surgery or any other procedures, tell your doctor you are taking this medicine.
Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for 4 months after stopping it. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. Men should not father a child while taking this medicine and for 4 months after stopping it. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine or for 4 months after the last dose.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
bloody or black, tarry stools
breathing problems
changes in vision
chest pain or chest tightness
confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
jaw pain, especially after dental work
red or dark-brown urine
redness, swelling, or sores on hands or feet
severe headaches
shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling in a leg
spitting up blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds
stomach pain
sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg
sweating
swelling of the ankles, feet, hands
trouble swallowing
trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
unusual bruising or bleeding from the eye, gums, or nose
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (Report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome.):
diarrhea
loss of appetite
nausea, vomiting
sore throat
weight loss
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
Updated:
March 21, 2017
Sources:
U.S. FDA-approved Package Insert