Sutent 12.5mg Capsule
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Pfizer
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28
Salt Composition
Sunitinib
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Overview
Sutent 12.5mg Capsules is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of kidney cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumors. The active ingredient of the Sutent is Sunitinib which belongs to the drug class of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors. The growth of cancer cells is uncontrollable and abnormal in the human body. It is difficult to diagnose cancer in the early stages as there are no noticeable symptoms. When diagnosed in advanced stages, only the symptoms of the disease can be reduced. Sutent Capsules is usually given in combination with another anticancer medicine as a part of combination therapy to increase the efficacy of the treatment.
Side Effects
The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Sutent 12.5mg Capsules. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Common Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Dry or itchy skin
- Nausea & Vomiting
- Diarrhea and Constipation
- Hand foot and mouth disease
- Increased bilirubin in the blood
- Hair loss or Change in color of hair
Serious Side Effects
- Heart failure
- Liver failure
- Proteinuria
- Hemorrhage
- Low thyroid function
- Low blood sugar
- Acute kidney injury
- Pulmonary areterial hypertension
- Interstitial lung disease (inflammation of lung walls)
How To Use
Sutent 12.5mg Capsules is a prescription-based anticancer drug that should be administered orally. It is advised to take this Capsule after consulting your healthcare expert.
Safety Advice
- 1. The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Sutent 12.5mg Capsules. It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
- 2. Sutent 12.5mg Capsules may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such condition.
- 3. Sutent 12.5mg Capsules is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.
- 4. It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking Sutent 12.5mg Capsules.
- 5. Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Sutent 12.5mg Capsules.
- 6. Inform your doctor before starting Sutent 12.5mg Capsules if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
FAQs
What is the best way to take a Sutent 12.5mg Capsules?
Your doctor will decide the dosage for taking the drug. You must take it with or without food as per prescription. Do not chew, crush, or break the capsule, just take it whole with water.
Does Sutent Capsule have effects on skin and hair?
Yes, taking Sutent can cause hair loss and a change in its color. It can also result in dry and itchy skin. In severe conditions, this also results in hand-foot syndrome.
How does Sutent shrink the tumor?
Sutent blocks the enzymatic activity that helps in the multiplication of the tumor cell. In such a way, it shrinks the tumor cells and slows down the growth of cancer cells.
How does a Sutent Capsules affect the blood?
Sutent may cause anemia (low RBC count) and thrombocytopenia (low platelet count). These may elevate the chances of blood infection and bleeding.
Is it safe to give Sutent Capsules to patients with the thyroid problem?
Yes, It is safe to give Sutent to the patients with thyroid problem. The healthcare expert will check for thyroid levels regularly. This medicine can affect the thyroid and result in hypothyroidism (a low active thyroid gland) or hyperthyroidism (a highly active thyroid gland).
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