Cometriq

Generic name: Cabozantinib

Usage of Cometriq

Cometriq is a kinase inhibitor that interferes with the growth of some cancer cells.

Cometriq is a prescription medicine used to treat thyroid cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

The Cabometyx brand of cabozantinib is used to treat advanced kidney cancer and liver cancer in people who have been previously treated with sorafenib (Nexavar).

Cometriq side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Cometriq: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Cometriq may cause a perforation (a hole or tear) or a fistula (an abnormal passageway) within your stomach or intestines. Call your doctor if you have severe stomach pain, or if you feel like you are choking and gagging when you eat or drink.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears;

vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation that are severe and ongoing;

swelling in your hands, arms, legs, or feet;

easy bruising or bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums, heavy menstrual bleeding, or any bleeding that will not stop);

bloody or tarry stools, cough with bloody mucus or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

pain, blisters, bleeding, or severe rash in the palms of your hands or the soles of your feet;

confusion, thinking problems, weakness, vision changes, seizure;

a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;

jaw pain or numbness, red or swollen gums, loose teeth, or slow healing after dental work;

low blood calcium - muscle spasms or contractions, numbness or tingly feeling (around your mouth, or in your fingers and toes;

low white blood cell counts - fever, mouth sores, skin sores, sore throat, cough, trouble breathing;

adrenal gland problems - nausea, vomiting, extreme tiredness, dizziness, weakness, fainting; or

signs of a stroke or blood clot - sudden numbness or weakness on one side of your body, problems with vision or balance, trouble speaking or understanding what is said to you, chest pain, trouble breathing, swelling or pain in an arm or leg.

Your future doses of Cometriq may be delayed or permanently discontinued if you have certain side effects.

Common Cometriq side effects may include:

tiredness, depressed mood, dry skin, thinning hair, decreased sweating, weight gain, puffiness in your face, feeling more sensitive to cold temperatures;

stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation;

pain, redness, swelling, or sores in your mouth or throat;

trouble speaking, changes in taste;

cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough;

rash;

pain in your muscles, bones, and joints;

abnormal liver function tests or other blood tests;

feeling tired;

weight loss; or

hair color turning lighter.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Cometriq

To make sure Cometriq is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

a low calcium level in your blood (hypocalcemia);

an open wound on your skin (or a wound that is still healing);

bleeding problems (such as bloody or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds);

high blood pressure;

liver disease; or

a pre-existing dental problem.

You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.

Cabozantinib may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 4 months after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you think you might be pregnant.

Cometriq may affect fertility (ability to have children) in both men and women. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because cabozantinib can harm an unborn baby.

You should not breastfeed while using Cometriq, and for at least 4 months after your last dose.

How to use Cometriq

Usual Adult Dose for Thyroid Cancer:

Capsules: 140 mg orally once a day until patient no longer experiences clinical benefit or unacceptable toxicity occurs Use: For progressive metastatic medullary thyroid cancer (MTC)

Warnings

Cometriq may cause a perforation (a hole or tear) or a fistula (an abnormal passageway) within your stomach or intestines. Cometriq can also increase your risk of serious bleeding.

Call your doctor if you have: severe stomach pain, choking or gagging when you eat or drink, unusual bleeding, bloody or tarry stools, heavy menstrual bleeding, or if you cough up blood.

What other drugs will affect Cometriq

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

Other drugs may interact with cabozantinib, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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