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Sutent 12.5mg Capsule is a product of Pfizer Ltd
Composition: Sunitinib (12.5mg)

Pack of 7 capsule

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All Details About Sutent 12.5mg Capsule

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Sutent 12.5mg Capsule

Description:

Sutent 12.5mg Capsule is a medicine used in the treatment of kidney cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumor. It works by blocking specific enzymes that promote the growth of cancer cells. This way it shrinks the tumor and slows down its progression.

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.

Nausea, vomiting, weakness and weight loss are some common side effects of this medicine. The doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood pressure and thyroid gland function while taking this medicine.  It may decrease blood sugar levels. In fact, the levels can decrease to the extent that the patient may faint. So, if you are diabetic then it is important to check your blood sugar levels regularly. Increaseitionally, you should also consult the doctor if the dose of anti-diabetic medicines needs to be adjusted. This medicine may affect wound healing time, so be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or using sharp objects.

Earlier taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or bleeding disorder. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

There is a Tolerant Support Program/Tolerant Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata . Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Sutent 12.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Sutent

  • Decreased appetite
  • Mucositis
  • High blood pressure
  • Hand-foot syndrome
  • Bleeding disorder
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Chubbyigue
  • Diarrhea
  • Taste change

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sutent 12.5mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Sutent 12.5mg Capsule during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Sutent 12.5mg Capsule should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Sutent 12.5mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Sutent 12.5mg Capsule may cause dizziness during the treatment. Do not drive or operate machineries if you experience this while on treatment with the medicine.
Kidney
CAUTION
Sutent 12.5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Sutent 12.5mg Capsule in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

How should I take Sutent 12.5mg Capsule?

You should take Sutent 12.5mg Capsule exactly as directed by your doctor. It should be started by doctors who have experience in administering cancer medicines. Take it once a day with or without food. Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit during your treatment with Sutent 12.5mg Capsule, as the chances of side effects may be more.

Does Sutent 12.5mg Capsule have any effect on skin and hair?

During treatment with Sutent 12.5mg Capsule, your skin may get lighter and there may be hair loss. Also, patient may experience dryness, thickness or cracking of the skin, blisters, or rashes on the palms and soles. But, these side effects are reversible and go away once the medicine is stopped. Sutent 12.5mg Capsule may also cause serious skin reactions such as severe rash or rapidly spreading skin ulceration which could be fatal. Therefore, inform your doctor immediately if symptoms of infection occur around a skin injury. Let your doctor know if you have fever, pain, redness, swelling, or drainage of pus or blood.

What is the most important thing I need to know about Sutent 12.5mg Capsule?

Sutent 12.5mg Capsule can cause serious side effects such as severe liver problems that can lead to death. Therefore, tell your doctor right away if you experience itching, yellow eyes or skin, dark urine or pain or discomfort in the right upper stomach area. Your doctor will get blood tests done to check your liver function before and during treatment with Sutent 12.5mg Capsule. In case you develop liver problems, your doctor may stop the medicine temporarily or permanently.

Are generics available for Sutent 12.5mg Capsule? How does Sutent 12.5mg Capsule work?

There are no generics available for Sutent 12.5mg Capsule. Sutent 12.5mg Capsule blocks an enzyme which promotes the growth and spread of cancer cells. This enzyme is called protein kinase and is present on the surface of cancer cells. Blocking this enzyme stops the spread of cancer. Examples of other protein kinase inhibitors are erlotinib, gefitinib, lapatinib, vemurafenib and dasatinib.

Can Sutent 12.5mg Capsule be used in combination with other chemotherapy medicines?

There are no studies that support the use of Sutent 12.5mg Capsule with other chemotherapy medicines. For example, Sutent 12.5mg Capsule is used in Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST), a type of cancer of the stomach and bowel, when imatinib (another anticancer medicine) no longer works or the patient cannot take imatinib.

Does Sutent 12.5mg Capsule have any effect on blood sugar levels in diabetics?

Affirmative, Sutent 12.5mg Capsule may decrease your blood sugar levels. Therefore, if you are a diabetic, you need to be extra careful since your blood sugar levels may become so low that you may become unconscious. Retain a regular check on the blood sugar levels, based on which your dose of anti-diabetics may be changed.

Can Sutent 12.5mg Capsule cause any change in blood pressure?

Generally, Sutent 12.5mg Capsule is known to cause an increase in blood pressure. Therefore, it is important that you keep a regular check on your blood pressure levels. Inform your doctor if you have severe headache, dizziness, lightheadedness or change in vision. Your doctor may prescribe a medicine to treat the increase blood pressure or may stop your treatment temporarily till your blood pressure returns to normal.

How should I take Sutent 12.5mg Capsule?

You should take Sutent 12.5mg Capsule exactly as directed by your doctor. It should be started by doctors who have experience in administering cancer medicines. Take it once a day with or without food. Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit during your treatment with Sutent 12.5mg Capsule, as the chances of side effects may be more.

Does Sutent 12.5mg Capsule have any effect on skin and hair?

During treatment with Sutent 12.5mg Capsule, your skin may get lighter and there may be hair loss. Also, patient may experience dryness, thickness or cracking of the skin, blisters, or rashes on the palms and soles. But, these side effects are reversible and go away once the medicine is stopped. Sutent 12.5mg Capsule may also cause serious skin reactions such as severe rash or rapidly spreading skin ulceration which could be fatal. Therefore, inform your doctor immediately if symptoms of infection occur around a skin injury. Let your doctor know if you have fever, pain, redness, swelling, or drainage of pus or blood.

What is the most important thing I need to know about Sutent 12.5mg Capsule?

Sutent 12.5mg Capsule can cause serious side effects such as severe liver problems that can lead to death. Therefore, tell your doctor right away if you experience itching, yellow eyes or skin, dark urine or pain or discomfort in the right upper stomach area. Your doctor will get blood tests done to check your liver function before and during treatment with Sutent 12.5mg Capsule. In case you develop liver problems, your doctor may stop the medicine temporarily or permanently.

Can Sutent 12.5mg Capsule be used in combination with other chemotherapy medicines?

There are no studies that support the use of Sutent 12.5mg Capsule with other chemotherapy medicines. For example, Sutent 12.5mg Capsule is used in Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST), a type of cancer of the stomach and bowel, when imatinib (another anticancer medicine) no longer works or the patient cannot take imatinib.

Does Sutent 12.5mg Capsule have any effect on blood sugar levels in diabetics?

Affirmative, Sutent 12.5mg Capsule may decrease your blood sugar levels. Therefore, if you are a diabetic, you need to be extra careful since your blood sugar levels may become so low that you may become unconscious. Retain a regular check on the blood sugar levels, based on which your dose of anti-diabetics may be changed.

Can Sutent 12.5mg Capsule cause any change in blood pressure?

Generally, Sutent 12.5mg Capsule is known to cause an increase in blood pressure. Therefore, it is important that you keep a regular check on your blood pressure levels. Inform your doctor if you have severe headache, dizziness, lightheadedness or change in vision. Your doctor may prescribe a medicine to treat the increase blood pressure or may stop your treatment temporarily till your blood pressure returns to normal.

Are generics available for Sutent 12.5mg Capsule? How does Sutent 12.5mg Capsule work?

There are no generics available for Sutent 12.5mg Capsule. Sutent 12.5mg Capsule blocks an enzyme which promotes the growth and spread of cancer cells. This enzyme is called protein kinase and is present on the surface of cancer cells. Blocking this enzyme stops the spread of cancer. Examples of other protein kinase inhibitors are erlotinib, gefitinib, lapatinib, vemurafenib and dasatinib.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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