Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for SUTENT 50MG CAP and its Constituents
- 5 Common Side-Effects
- 6 Serious Side-Effects
- 7 Rare Side-Effects
- 8 Disease Interactions
- 9 Technical Classification
- 10 Prescription Statistics
- 10.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 10.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 10.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 10.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 10.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 10.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 10.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 10.8 Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
- 11 Available Alternatives for SUTENT 50MG CAP
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Overview
SUTENT 50MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.SUTENT 50MG CAP is composed of: SUNITINIB (50 MG)
Sunitinib is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Sunitinib is used to treat certain types of advanced or progressive tumors of the stomach, intestines, esophagus, pancreas, or kidneys.
Usage
SUNITINIB is generally used to treat: Stomach Cancer, Small Intestine Cancer, Kidney CancerFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions for SUTENT 50MG CAP and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bleeding problem, chest pain, slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat, heart attack, heart failure, high blood pressure, pulmonary embolism (PE; blood clot in the lungs), transient ischemic attack (TIA) (mini-stroke), seizures, stroke, kidney, liver, or thyroid disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. It may reduce platelet counts; avoid bruising or injury. Avoid contact with people who have infections in order to prevent the spread of infection. Monitor complete blood cell counts, blood electrolytes, blood pressure checks, thyroid function, liver function, and electrocardiograms (ECG) and other heart function regularly while taking this medication.
Common Side-Effects
SUNITINIB : Diarrhoea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Nausea, Vomit, Decreased Appetite, Eyes Watery Eyes, Eyes Swelling, Arms Numbness, Fatigue (tiredness)Serious Side-Effects
SUNITINIB : Heart Failure, Head Headache, Easy Bruising, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Shortness Of Breath, Ankles Swelling, Weight Gain, Mood Swings, Nervousness, Skin Irritation, Pain With Urination, Blood Or Red Colored UrineRare Side-Effects
SUNITINIB : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body ItchingDisease Interactions
SUNITINIB can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Pneumonitis, Bacterial Infection, Viral Inection, Fungal Infection, Protozoal Infection, Adrenal Insufficiency, Dermatitis, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Proteinuria, Heart Arrhythmias, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
SUNITINIB is categorized as:- MULTIKINASE INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICS
- VEGF/VEGFR INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICS
Prescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| Once Daily | 47% |
| Morning | 47% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 14 Days | 67% |
| 7 Days | 13% |
| 90 Days | 7% |
| 28 Days | 7% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 50 to 60yrs | 82% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 18% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 60% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Oncologist | 100% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| CALCIROL 1 GM SACH | 38% |
| ADCUMIN SYP | 33% |
| PAN 40MG TAB | 33% |
| SILIGREEN TAB | 33% |
| NERVOHEEL TAB | 29% |
| CCM TAB | 29% |
| STOMULATE CAP | 29% |
| MEGANEURON TAB | 29% |
| FOLVITE 5MG TAB | 29% |
| AMLONG TAB 5MG | 24% |
| ADDCURE CREAM | 24% |
| UVILAX SYP | 24% |
| ASPARCAL TAB | 24% |
| TRAMAZAC 50MG CAP | 19% |
| CREMAFFIN | 19% |
| LEVIPIL 500MG TAB | 19% |
| POLYBION SYP | 19% |
| ROSUVAS 10MG TAB | 14% |
| EMESET FC-TAB 8MG | 14% |
| CALORBIT TAB | 14% |
| THYRONORM TAB 75MCG | 14% |
| DECDAK TAB | 10% |
| ZEVIT CAP | 10% |
| EMESET TAB | 10% |
| SHELCAL 500MG TAB | 10% |
| CORCIUM D3 TAB | 10% |
| ZOLEDRONIC ACID INJ | 10% |
| EMESET FC-TAB 4MG | 10% |
| CORUS CAP | 10% |
| DULCOLAX TAB | 10% |
| THYRONORM TAB 50MCG | 10% |
| ZOLEDRONIC ACID 4MG INJ | 10% |
| PAN D TAB | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 57% |
| LFT (SCREENING) | 38% |
| RBS (HEMATOLOGY) | 29% |
| KFT (SCREENING) | 24% |
| UREA (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 14% |
| SERUM TSH (ENDOCRINOLOGY) | 14% |
| RFT (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 10% |
| SERUM CALCIUM (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
| CREATININE (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
| SERUM ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
| SGPT TEST (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 10% |
| SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
| Plenty of liquids (Diet) | 14% |
Available Alternatives for SUTENT 50MG CAP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| SUNINAT 50MG CAP | INR 11913.75 for 28 CAPSULES | SUNITINIB 50.0 MG |
| SUTENT 50MG CAP | INR 61003.44 for 7 CAPSULES | SUNITINIB 50 MG |
| SUTENT 50MG CAPULE | INR 61595.9 for 7 CAPSULES | SUNITINIB 50.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| SUNITINIB | SUNITINIB | |
| SUTENT 12.5MG CAP | INR 16071.4 for 7 CAPSULES | SUNITINIB 12.5 MG |
| SUTENT 25MG CAP | INR 30667 for 7 CAPSULES | SUNITINIB 25.0 MG |