About inlyta
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
Used for
- Advanced kidney cancer in adults, alone or with other cancer medicines.
Usual adult dose
Usually 5 mg by mouth twice daily; specialists may adjust the dose.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- High blood pressure
- Tiredness
- Nausea
Important warnings
- Can cause severe bleeding, blood clots, or heart problems.
- May impair wound healing; treatment is paused around surgery.
- Monitor blood pressure, thyroid function, and liver tests.
- Report severe abdominal pain or unusual bleeding promptly.
Pregnancy
May harm an unborn baby. Avoid pregnancy during treatment and for one week after the final dose.
Breastfeeding
Do not breastfeed during treatment and for two weeks after the final dose.
Interactions
- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors can raise axitinib levels.
- Strong CYP3A4 inducers can lower axitinib levels.
- Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.