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sorafenib Oral

Does sorafenib Oral have side effects?

The following side effects are associated with sorafenib Oral:

Common side effects of sorafenib Oral:

DepressionSevere
High Blood PressureSevere
HemorrhageSevere
Bleeding of the Stomach or IntestinesSevere
Skin Rash with SloughingSevere
Bleeding from the Respiratory TractSevere
Low Amount of Phosphate in the BloodSevere
AnemiaSevere
Decreased Blood PlateletsSevere
Decreased White Blood CellsSevere
Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood CellSevere
Decreased Number of Lymphocytes in the BloodSevere
Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or FeetLess Severe
High Blood Levels of the Lipase EnzymeLess Severe
Painful, Red or Swollen MouthLess Severe
IndigestionLess Severe
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel MovementsLess Severe
Inability to have an ErectionLess Severe
EczemaLess Severe
Redness of SkinLess Severe
ItchingLess Severe
Hair LossLess Severe
AcneLess Severe
Dry SkinLess Severe
Joint PainLess Severe
Muscle PainLess Severe
Bone PainLess Severe
FeverLess Severe
Low EnergyLess Severe
Flu-Like SymptomsLess Severe
RashLess Severe
Temporary Redness of Face and NeckLess Severe
Tingling, Pain, Redness and Edema of Hands and FeetLess Severe
Loss of AppetiteLess Severe
Weight LossLess Severe
Head PainLess Severe
HoarsenessLess Severe
Trouble BreathingLess Severe
Feel Like Throwing UpLess Severe
Throwing UpLess Severe
DiarrheaLess Severe
Stomach CrampsLess Severe
Feeling WeakLess Severe
Low Amount of Calcium in the BloodLess Severe

Infrequent side effects of sorafenib Oral:

Heart AttackSevere
Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart MuscleSevere
Chronic Heart FailureSevere
Dry MouthLess Severe

Rare side effects of sorafenib Oral:

Lung Tissue ProblemsSevere
Brain-Capillary Leak SyndromeSevere
Extremely High Blood PressureSevere
Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKGSevere
Abnormal Heart RhythmSevere
Hemorrhage in the BrainSevere
Transient Ischemic AttackSevere
Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood ClotSevere
Liver FailureSevere
Hepatitis caused by DrugsSevere
Inflammation of the GallbladderSevere
Acute Inflammation of the PancreasSevere
Erythema MultiformeSevere
Toxic Epidermal NecrolysisSevere
Stevens-Johnson SyndromeSevere
Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney FailureSevere
High Amount of Bilirubin in the BloodSevere
Abnormal Liver Function TestsSevere
Life Threatening Allergic ReactionSevere
Giant HivesSevere
Allergic Reaction caused by a DrugSevere
InfectionSevere
Underactive ThyroidSevere
Low Amount of Sodium in the BloodSevere
Extreme Loss of Body WaterSevere
A Rupture in the Wall of the Stomach or IntestineSevere
Ringing in the EarsLess Severe
Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the EsophagusLess Severe
Burning StomachLess Severe
Enlarged BreastsLess Severe
Inflammation of a Hair FollicleLess Severe
PainLess Severe
Difficulty SwallowingLess Severe
Runny NoseLess Severe
Overactive Thyroid GlandLess Severe

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