Regorafenib is an oral multi-kinase inhibitor developed by Bayer which targets angiogenic, stromal and oncogenic receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK). Regorafenib shows anti-angiogenic activity due to its dual targeted VEGFR2-TIE2 tyrosine kinase inhibition. Since 2009 it was studied as a potential treatment option in multiple tumor types. By 2015 it had 2 US approvals for advanced cancers.
Regorafenib is used to treat colorectal cancer and liver cancer. It is also used to treat a rare type of tumor that can affect the esophagus, stomach, or intestines.
Regorafenib is usually given after other cancer medications have been tried without success.
Regorafenib is usually taken daily for 3 weeks followed by 1 week off the medicine.
Your doctor will determine how many times you should repeat this treatment cycle.