Regonat 40 Mg (Regorafenib)

What is Regonat 40 Mg Tablet?

Regonat 40 mg Tablet is a Tyrosine kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of cancer of the colon and rectum.

Regonat Tablet should be taken with food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

How Regonat 40 mg Tablet Works

Regonat Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

How To Use Regonat 40 mg 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. Regonat Tablet is to be taken with food.

Benefits Of Regonat 40 mg Tablet

In Cancer of the colon and rectum

Cancer of the colon and rectum, also known as colorectal cancer (CRC) or bowel cancer, is the development of cancer from two parts of the large intestine, namely, the colon or rectum. In this type of cancer, the person may notice symptoms such as blood in the stool, a change in bowel movements, weight loss, and fatigue. Regonat Tablet treats and also lowers the risk of developing further cancerous growths (polyps) and bowel cancer. It kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective, yet very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol or smoking while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side Effects Of Regonat 40 mg 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 Regonat

• Infection
• Low blood platelets
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Rash
• Weakness
• Vomiting
• Pain
• Nausea
• Fever
• Diarrhea
• High blood pressure
• Decreased appetite
• Mucosal inflammation
• Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
• Increased liver enzymes
• Weight loss
• Voice change
• Bilirubin in urine

Warning

Alcohol

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

Pregnancy

Regonat 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.

Breastfeeding

Regonat 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

It is not known whether Regonat Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

Regonat Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Regonat Tablet is recommend.
However, limit information is available on use of Regonat Tablet in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

Regonat Tablet should be use with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Regonat Tablet may be need. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advise while you are taking this medicine. Use of Regonat Tablet is not recommend in patients with the severe liver disease.

FAQ’s

1. Is Regonat 40 mg Tablet chemotherapy?

Yes, Regonat Tablet is use as a chemotherapy to treat cancer of stomach (gastrointestinal stromal tumors), colon or rectal, in cases who have been treat with other cancer treatments or are incurable with other treatments.

2. How is Regonat 40 mg Tablet administered?

Regonat Tablet needs to be administer orally as advise by your doctor. It is to be take at the same time of the day, with food.

3. Does Regonat 40 mg Tablet shrink tumors?

Yes, Regonat Tablet works either by shrinking the tumor or stops it from growing further.