CABOXEN 80MG / 20MG CAPSULES (Cabozantinib)

Description

Brand name – Caboxen

Generic name – Cabozantinib

Manufacturer – Everest

Strength – 20mg and 80mg

Dosage Form – Capsule

Composition – Cabozantinib

Indication – Kidney Cancer

Storage – at room temperature

Overview

Caboxen 80mg tablets (20mg) is a chemotherapy medication that is used in the treatment of kidney cancer. It is also used in the treatment of liver cancer and thyroid cancer. It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that stops certain growth factors. Caboxen is a prescription-based medication given by the doctor.

Pharmacodynamics

Caboxen inhibits several receptor tyrosine kinases such as VEGFR and c-MET. These growth factors promote uncontrollable cell growth in the cancer cells. Caboxen as a result stops the growth and spreading of the cancer cells.