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Tykinax 5mg Tablet


Product introduction

Tykinax 5mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of kidney cancer.

Tykinax 5mg Tablet is used to treat different types of cancer

Uses of Tykinax Tablet

Benefits of Tykinax Tablet

In Kidney cancer

Tykinax 5mg Tablet is used to treat kidney cancer and its associated symptoms such as blood in the urine, unexplained low back pain or weight loss, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc. It stops cancer growth and prevents multiplication of cancer cells. This restricts the advancement of cancer to other unaffected regions. You need to follow your doctor’s instructions very carefully to recover.

Side effects of Tykinax 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 Tykinax

  • High blood pressure
  • Joint pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Breathing problems
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Decreased appetite
  • Decreased level of thyroid hormones
  • Difficulty in speaking
  • Dry skin
  • Indigestion
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Pain in extremities
  • Painful blisters on hands and feet
  • Protein in urine
  • Rash
  • Breathlessness
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Taste change
  • Vomiting

How to use Tykinax 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. Tykinax 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tykinax 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tykinax 5mg 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tykinax 5mg 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
UNSAFE
Tykinax 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tykinax 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tykinax 5mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Tykinax 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tykinax 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Tykinax 5mg Tablet in patients with the severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

  • Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
  • Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting.
  • It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
  • Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Enzamide and Indazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
abcde
Action Class
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, INDIA
Country of origin: India

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