Sunitinib



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  • Contains / Salt: Sunitinib


Sunitinib Information



Sunitinib Benefits & Uses

Sunitinib is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Sunitinib Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Kidney Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Kidney Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg
  • Dosage Form: Capsule
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Sunitinib Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sunitinib is used -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Sunitinib Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Sunitinib safe for pregnant women?


    Sunitinib shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Sunitinib safe during breastfeeding?


    Sunitinib may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Sunitinib on the Kidneys?


    Sunitinib rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Sunitinib on the Liver?


    You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Sunitinib. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Sunitinib on the Heart?


    The heart can be affected by Sunitinib. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Sunitinib with Other Drugs

Sunitinib should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe



Sunitinib Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sunitinib unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Sunitinib

  • Is this Sunitinib habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Sunitinib has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Sunitinib, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Sunitinib can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Sunitinib only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Sunitinib for mental disorders.

    No

Sunitinib Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Sunitinib


    You can take Sunitinib with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Sunitinib


    Consuming Sunitinib with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 871

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sutent® (sunitinib malate)



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