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Nexavar 200 mg/1

sorafenib · TABLET, FILM COATED · Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

No Recall History
Plain English

Nexavar (sorafenib) is an oral kinase inhibitor tablet used to treat certain types of cancer, including liver cancer, kidney cancer, and thyroid cancer. This prescription medication works by blocking proteins that help cancer cells grow and divide.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Nexavar
Generic Name
sorafenib
NDC Code (Product)
50419-488
Manufacturer
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Strength
200 mg/1
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA021923
Drug Class
Kinase Inhibitor [EPC]
Marketing Start
12/20/2005

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

diarrhoea2,949 reports
palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome2,161 reports
hepatocellular carcinoma1,897 reports
fatigue1,792 reports
off label use1,695 reports
rash1,457 reports
death1,451 reports
decreased appetite1,448 reports
nausea1,365 reports
asthenia1,183 reports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nexavar used for?

Nexavar (sorafenib) is an oral kinase inhibitor tablet used to treat certain types of cancer, including liver cancer, kidney cancer, and thyroid cancer. This prescription medication works by blocking proteins that help cancer cells grow and divide.

Is Nexavar a controlled substance?

Nexavar is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Nexavar?

The generic name for Nexavar is sorafenib. There are 7 other brand versions of sorafenib.

What is the NDC code for Nexavar 200 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Nexavar 200 mg/1 is 50419-488, listed by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc..

Product NDC

50419-488

Package NDC

50419-488-58

Other Nexavar Dosages

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