Axitinib is used in the treatment of kidney cancer.
How Axitinib works
Axitinib is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
Common side effects of Axitinib
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, Bleeding, Headache, Nausea, Pain in extremities, Painful blisters on hands and feet, Protein in urine, Rash, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Taste change, Vomiting