u get:
ο swelling or pain in your arms or legs
ο shortness of breath
ο feel lightheaded or faint
ο sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
ο sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
ο sweating more than usual
ο numbness or weakness of your face, arm or leg, especially on one side of your body
ο sudden trouble walking
ο dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
ο a sudden severe headache
high blood pressure (hypertension). Hypertension is common with CABOMETYX and sometimes can be severe. Your healthcare provider will check your blood pressure before starting CABOMETYX and during treatment with CABOMETYX. If needed, your healthcare provider may prescribe medicine to treat your high blood pressure.
diarrhea. Diarrhea is common with CABOMETYX and can be severe. If needed, your healthcare provider may prescribe medicine to treat your diarrhea. Tell your healthcare provider right away, if you have frequent loose, watery bowel movements.
a skin problem called hand-foot skin reaction. Hand-foot skin reactions are common and can be severe. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have rashes, redness, pain, swelling, or blisters on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet.
Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome (RPLS). A condition called reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome can happen during treatment with CABOMETYX. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have headaches, seizures, confusion, changes in vision, or problems thinking.
Your healthcare provider may change your dose, temporarily stop, or permanently stop treatment with CABOMETYX if you have certain side effects.
The most common side effects of CABOMETYX are:
tiredness
nausea
decreased appetite
vomiting
weight loss
constipation
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of CABOMETYX. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store CABOMETYX?
Store CABOMETYX at room temperature 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
Keep CABOMETYX and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about CABOMETYX.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use CABOMETYX for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give CABOMETYX to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about CABOMETYX that is written for health professionals.
What are the ingredients in CABOMETYX?
Active ingredient: cabozantinib
Inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose anhydrous, hydroxypropyl cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate. The film coating contains hypromellose, titaniu |
