Sutent 12.5mg Capsule
strip of 7.0 capsules.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Sunitinib (12.5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Pfizer Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Sutent 12.5mg Capsule is a medicine used in the treatment of kidney cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumor. Sutent 12.5mg Capsule can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Sutent 12.5mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It works by binding and blocking certain cell surface protein (tyrosine kinase) responsible for the propagation of cancer growth. It also restricts the growth of new blood vessels within the tumor. This is how it prevents the proliferation of malignant cancers.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Sutent 12.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
- It may affect wound healing time. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects.
- In case you need to undergo any surgical procedure, ensure to inform the doctor about your use of Sutent 12.5mg Capsule.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting.
- Monitoring of thyroid gland function is required while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of weight gain, dry skin, and hair.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sutent 12.5mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Sutent 12.5mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Sutent 12.5mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
