Pack size: Box of 6 Capsules  |  Price is for the whole Box

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Sunitinib

Form: Capsule 50mg

Indication

Leukemia, Renal cell carcinoma, Gastrointestinal stromal tumor, Meningioma

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Hepatic Impairment Mild to moderate impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary for initial dose; monitor subsequent doses Severe impairment: Not studied

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment No dose adjustment necessary

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity, Renal impairment

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ 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.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of __NAME__ in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.