Nexavar and Pneumothorax - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pneumothorax is reported as a side effect among people who take Nexavar (sorafenib tosylate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zometa, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pneumothorax when taking Nexavar. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 23,142 people who have side effects when taking Nexavar from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nexavar?

Nexavar has active ingredients of sorafenib tosylate. It is often used in hepatocellular carcinoma. eHealthMe is studying from 23,250 Nexavar users. Check the latest studies of Nexavar.

What is Pneumothorax?

Pneumothorax (the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung) is found to be associated with 1,238 drugs and 1,346 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pneumothorax.

On Aug, 05, 2026

23,142 people reported to have side effects when taking Nexavar.
Among them, 57 people (0.25%) have Pneumothorax.

Among these 57 people:

How long have people been on Nexavar when they have Pneumothorax? *

What is the gender of people who have Pneumothorax when taking Nexavar? *

female: 47.27 %
male: 52.73 %

What is the age of people who have Pneumothorax when taking Nexavar? *

What are other drugs people take besides Nexavar? *

Zometa: 14 people, 24.56%
Sutent: 13 people, 22.81%
Afinitor: 13 people, 22.81%
Pantoprazole: 11 people, 19.30%
Oxycontin: 11 people, 19.30%
Dexamethasone: 11 people, 19.30%
Metoprolol Tartrate: 10 people, 17.54%
Novolog: 10 people, 17.54%
Nexium: 10 people, 17.54%
Clonidine Hydrochloride: 10 people, 17.54%

What are other side effects people have besides Pneumothorax? *

Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 18 people, 31.58%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 17 people, 29.82%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 16 people, 28.07%
Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome (hand-foot syndrome): 16 people, 28.07%
Stress And Anxiety: 14 people, 24.56%
Haematuria (presence of blood in urine): 14 people, 24.56%
Chest Pain: 14 people, 24.56%
Fever: 14 people, 24.56%
Diarrhea: 14 people, 24.56%
Dizziness: 13 people, 22.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 10 people, 17.54%
Renal Cell Carcinoma Stage Iv (stage iv renal cell cancer have cancer that has spread to other organs, such as the lungs, liver, bones, or brain, and may have spread to lymph nodes): 8 people, 14.04%
Hepatic Neoplasm Malignant (liver cancer): 8 people, 14.04%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 10.53%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 3 people, 5.26%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 5.26%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 3 people, 5.26%
Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (spreadable kidney cell tumour): 3 people, 5.26%
Osteosarcoma Metastatic (a cancerous (malignant) bone tumour can spreads to other parts): 3 people, 5.26%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 3 people, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sorafenib tosylate (the active ingredients of Nexavar) and Nexavar (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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