What are the symptoms of taking cabozantinib?

Cabozantinib (Cabozantinib) is a dual inhibitor of the tyrosine kinase MET and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) 2. MET is upregulated in many tumor types and promotes tumor cell invasion and metastasis. Cabozantinib is used to treat kidney cancer, primary liver cancer, and certain types of thyroid cancer (including thyroid cancer), and it may sometimes be used to treat other cancers. It belongs to Group 2 targeted therapy drugs. It is considered a cancer growth inhibitor and also an angiogenesis inhibitor. Before a patient agrees to treatment, the doctor will discuss the treatment and its possible side effects with the patient.

Although cabozantinib is effective against cancer cells, it can also cause some side effects. Here are some common symptoms you may experience while using cabozantinib:

1. Diarrhea: This is one of the most common side effects and may result in frequent bowel movements and loose stools. Keeping your fluid intake balanced with the fiber content of your diet can help reduce diarrhea symptoms.

2. High blood pressure: Cabozantinib may cause blood pressure to rise. If the patient develops symptoms such as headache, dizziness or blurred vision while taking the medicine, please inform the doctor in time. They may recommend regular blood pressure monitoring and possibly adjustments to treatment.

3. Fatigue: Cabozantinib may cause physical fatigue and weakness. Taking breaks when needed and maintaining good eating and exercise habits can help you cope with fatigue.

4. Hand-foot syndrome: This is a skin reaction caused by drugs, which manifests as redness, swelling, pain, blistering or peeling on the palms and soles of the feet. Keeping your hands and feet dry and clean and avoiding the use of irritating substances, such as hot water and soap, can relieve these symptoms.