SUNITINIB

Overview

SUNITINIB is a Schedule H drug.

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 Cancer

Frequently 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

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

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. Patient may develop with increased risk of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) and Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS); before starting this medication consult with your doctor about this.

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 Urine

Rare Side-Effects

SUNITINIB : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease 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 Failure

Technical Classification

SUNITINIB is categorized as:

• MULTIKINASE INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICS
• VEGF/VEGFR INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with SUNITINIB as Ingredient

SUNINAT 50MG CAP	SUNITINIB 50.0 MG
SUTENT 12.5MG CAP	SUNITINIB 12.5 MG
SUTENT 25MG CAP	SUNITINIB 25.0 MG
SUTENT 50MG CAP	SUNITINIB 50 MG
SUTENT 50MG CAPULE	SUNITINIB 50.0 MG