How should I stop taking Axitinib?

Discontinuation of axitinib (Axitinib) treatment should generally be done under the supervision and advice of a physician, as individual differences, disease status, and treatment regimen will affect the specific method of discontinuation. The following are some recommendations for discontinuing axitinib in general:

1.Physician guidance: Before discontinuing axitinib, patients should consult their physician. Doctors will develop a discontinuation plan based on the patient's condition, response to treatment, and overall health.

2.Tapering: In some cases, doctors may recommend gradually reducing the dose of axitinib rather than stopping it suddenly to reduce possible withdrawal symptoms or rebound effects. The process of tapering should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.

3.Monitoring and evaluation: During the withdrawal process, doctors will continue to monitor the patient's condition, including tumor indicators, imaging examinations and clinical symptoms. This helps ensure that the patient's disease state is effectively controlled after the drug is discontinued.

4.Handling possible side effects: Withdrawal of axitinib may be accompanied by some side effects or withdrawal symptoms, such as high blood pressure, fatigue, hand-foot syndrome, etc. Doctors will provide appropriate treatment and support based on the patient's specific situation to slow down or alleviate these discomforts.

5.Regular follow-up visits: After stopping the medication, the doctor will arrange regular follow-up visits to evaluate the patient's condition and health status. This helps to detect any possible disease progression or the need to adjust treatment regimen in a timely manner.

6.Discuss the follow-up treatment plan: After stopping the medication, the doctor will discuss the follow-up treatment plan with the patient. This may include options such as switching to other treatments, having surgery or radiation therapy, or participating in a clinical trial.

Axitinib has been launched in China and has been included in medical insurance. Patients can purchase it in China. Specification: 5mg*28The price of tablets is about 5,000 to 6,000 yuan. Please consult the local hospital pharmacy for specific prices. There are original and generic axitinib drugs abroad. The original drug is Pfizer's original drug, and the price is about 6,000 yuan; the generic drugs are mainly Bangladeshi generics and Indian generics. The price of Bangladeshi generics in 5mg*60 tablets is more than 1,000 yuan, and the price of Indian generics is around a few hundred yuan. The ingredients of original drugs and generic drugs are basically the same.