Renal Cancer Medications

EVEROLIMUS treats some types of cancer. It may also be used to treat symptoms of tuberous sclerosis, a genetic condition that causes benign tumors to grow in the brain and other parts of the body. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of tumor cells.

Medroxyprogesterone (Provera, Depo-Provera) is an inexpensive drug used to prevent the uterine lining from overgrowth in women taking an estrogen after menopause. It is also used to treat irregular menstrual bleeding or a lack of menstrual bleeding in women. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic medroxyprogesterone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

Alymsys (bevacizumab-maly) is used to treat colorectal cancer, lung cancer, glioblastoma, renal cell carcinoma, cervical cancer and ovarian cancer. Alymsys is a biosimilar for avastin (bevacizumab). Biosimilars are biologic drugs that are similar to the original medication with no meaningful differences in effectiveness or safety. Alymsys may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan.

Sutent (Sunitinib) is an expensive drug that targets proteins in cancer cells and stops the cancer cells from growing. It is used to treat specific digestive tract tumors called GISTs, advanced kidney cancer, and certain pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. It is less popular than comparable drugs. While 99% of insurance plans cover the most common version of Sutent at a co-pay of $32.50-$60.00, many of them have restrictions.

Torisel (Temsirolimus) is an expensive drug that alters immune system response in the body. It is used to treat renal cell cancer.It is less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic form. The most common version of Torisel is covered by 97% of insurance plans at a co-pay of $45.00-$73.75.

SORAFENIB treats some types of cancer. It works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.

Zirabev (bevacizumab-bvzr) is used to treat colorectal cancer, lung cancer, glioblastoma, renal cell carcinoma, cervical cancer and ovarian cancer. Zirabev is a biosimilar for avastin (bevacizumab). Biosimilars are biologic drugs that are similar to the original medication with no meaningful differences in effectiveness or safety. Zirabev may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan.

ALDESLEUKIN treats kidney cancer and skin cancer. It works by helping your immune system slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.

Mvasi (bevacizumab-awwb) is used to treat colorectal cancer, lung cancer, glioblastoma, renal cell carcinoma, cervical cancer and ovarian cancer. Mvasi is a biosimilar for avastin (bevacizumab). Biosimilars are biologic drugs that are similar to the original medication with no meaningful differences in effectiveness or safety. Mvasi may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan.

Opdivo Qvantig is part of the Monoclonal Antibodies class and treats Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Skin Cancer and other conditions. Monoclonal antibodies are used to treat many conditions, including cancers, autoimmune diseases, and certain infections. They are similar to the antibodies in the body's immune system. But they are lab-made to have a specific target based on the condition they treat. Targets can include cancer cells, viruses, immune cells, and certain receptors in the body. Opdivo Qvantig is only available as a brand name drug.

PAZOPANIB treats kidney cancer. It may also be used to treat sarcoma, a cancer that occurs in bone and connective tissues, such as fat, muscle, and blood vessels. It works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.

EVEROLIMUS treats some types of cancer. It may also be used to treat symptoms of tuberous sclerosis, a genetic condition that causes benign tumors to grow in the brain and other parts of the body. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of tumor cells.

Avastin (bevacizumab) is used to treat colorectal cancer, lung cancer, glioblastoma, renal cell carcinoma, cervical cancer and ovarian cancer. Avastin is also available as a biosimilar. Biosimilars are biologic drugs that are similar to the original medication with no meaningful differences in effectiveness or safety. Avastin is a VEGF antibody which works to slow down cancer cell growth to prevent spread. Avastin is avalible as a 4ml and 16ml vial. It is covered by some medicare and insurance plans.

CABOZANTINIB treats some types of cancer. It works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.

TIVOZANIB treats kidney cancer. It works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.

AXITINIB treats kidney cancer. It works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.

Jobevne is part of the VEGF Antibodies class and treats Lung Cancer, Renal Cancer, Colon Cancer and other conditions. VEGF antibodies are used to treat colon cancer, lung cancer, renal cancer, brain tumors, thyroid cancer, macular degeneration, and vitreomacular adhesion. They work by slowing down cancer cell growth to prevent it from spreading. Jobevne is only available as a brand name drug.

PEMBROLIZUMAB treats some types of cancer. It works by helping your immune system slow or stop the spread of cancer cells. It is a monoclonal antibody.

Rozlytrek (entrectinib) is used to treat adrenal cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, colon cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, pancrearic cancer, prostate cancer, renal cancer, skin cancer, stomach cancer, testicular cancer, thryoid cancer and uterine cancer. Rozlytrek is a Kinase Inhibitor, which works by preventing cancer cell growth. The most common form of Rozlytrek is a 100mg capsule. It is also available as a 200mg capsule and a cartson of 50, 42mg packets. There are currently no generic alternaitves for Rozlytrek. It may be covered by some Medicare and insurance plans.

Torpenz is part of the mTOR Inhibitors class and treats Renal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Organ Transplant and other conditions. mTOR Inhibitors are used for organ transplant rejection. They work by suppressing the immune system. Torpenz is only available as a generic drug.

Vegzelma (bevacizumab-adcd) is used to treat colorectal cancer, lung cancer, glioblastoma, renal cell carcinoma, cervical cancer and ovarian cancer. Vegzelma is a biosimilar for avastin (bevacizumab). Biosimilars are biologic drugs that are similar to the original medication with no meaningful differences in effectiveness or safety. Vegzelma may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan.

LAROTRECTINIB treats some types of cancer. It works by blocking a protein that causes cancer cells to grow and multiply. This helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.