● Brand Name: Stivarga®
● Generic name: regorafenib
● Uses:
Stivarga®
is for adults with metastatic colorectal cancer who have previously been
treated with other medications.
● How it works: Stivarga® slows the growth of tumor cells in
the colon and eventually kills the tumor cells.
Stivarga® also helps to
stop tumor cells from spreading into other parts of the colon.
● Most common side effects: Tiredness, weakness, fatigue, loss of
appetite, diarrhea, swelling of mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines, weight
loss, infections, and voice changes or hoarseness.
● Serious side effects: Liver problems, severe bleeding, skin
problems, skin rash, high blood pressure, a tear in your stomach or intestines,
wound healing problems, and a reversible condition that causes headache,
confusion, seizures, and visual loss called leukoencephalopathy syndrome.
● Who cannot use this medication: Children cannot take Stivarga®
