Preview of NexConnect™ Program MaterialsThe following materials are provided to patients who are participating in the NexConnect Program: Patient Starter Kit
Everything you need to begin your Nexavar therapy with confidence.
 Your Therapy with Nexavar Brochure Side Effect Management Brochure Nexavar pillbox Cancer support bracelet Lotion samples Other helpful informationIntroductory Package
NexConnect surrounds you with support and brings you additional information to complement your doctor-recommended Nexavar treatment.
Introductory Brochure Patient CalendarPatient Care Package
Valuable resources to help manage Nexavar therapy.
Resource Guide Wallet Card to keep contact information close by Folder to easily organize NexConnectTM informationStay on Course Package
"Stay the course." Three short words that are often easier said than done. But with every passing day, you're taking important steps towards your well-being.
Emotional Support Brochure Caregiver's Guide to SupportPatient Lifestyle Package
Eating healthy and staying active: important for everyone . . . vital for you.
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Indications and Usage
NEXAVAR is an anticancer medicine used to treat a certain type of liver or kidney cancer called:
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), when it cannot be treated with surgery
- Renal cell carcinoma (RCC, a type of kidney cancer).
Important Safety Information
NEXAVAR may cause birth defects or death of an unborn baby. Avoid becoming pregnant while taking NEXAVAR and for at least 2 weeks after stopping your treatment. Men and women should use birth control during and at least 2 weeks after NEXAVAR therapy. Call your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Do not breastfeed while taking NEXAVAR as this medication may be passed through breast milk.
Before starting NEXAVAR, tell your doctor if you have: allergies; heart problems or chest pain; bleeding or bruising problems; high blood pressure; or kidney or liver problems. NEXAVAR may interact with certain other medicines so tell your doctor about all medicines you take including prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.It is especially important to tell your doctor if you take warfarin (Coumadin).
NEXAVAR may cause serious side effects, including:
-Decreased blood flow to the heart and heart attack. Get emergency help if you have chest pain, shortness of breath, feel lightheaded or faint, have nausea or vomiting, or you are sweating a lot.
-Bleeding problems. Tell your doctor if you have any bleeding or easy bruising while taking NEXAVAR.
-High blood pressure. Your blood pressure should be checked every week during the first 6 weeks of starting therapy and then regularly, thereafter. If your blood pressure is high, it may need to be treated.
-A skin problem called hand-foot skin reaction. This causes redness, pain, swelling or blisters on the palms of your hands and soles of your feet. Your doctor may change your dose or stop treatment for a while.
-Perforation of the bowel. Tell your doctor right away if you get high fever, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain.
-Wound healing problems. If you have a surgical or dental procedure, tell your doctor you are taking NEXAVAR. Your treatment may be stopped until after your surgery or until your wound heals.
Other side effects with NEXAVAR can include: rash, redness, itching or peeling skin; hair thinning or loss; diarrhea; nausea/vomiting; mouth sores; weakness; loss of appetite; numbness, tingling or pain in hands and feet; abdominal pain; tiredness; or weight loss. Tell your doctor if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
For important risk and use information, please see the patient prescribing information.
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