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Composition:

SUNITINIB-12.5MG

Uses:

Treatment of Gastrointestinal stromal cancer, kidney cancer, and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

Medicinal Benefits:

Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's is a targeted therapy used to treat advanced kidney cancer. It is also used in patients with kidney cancer to prevent recurrence after having kidney surgery. It is used to treat gastrointestinal stromal cancer that cannot be treated with imatinib, another anti-cancer medicine. It is used to manage pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (cancer of hormone-producing cells of the pancreas) that cannot be treated with surgery. Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's can help to manage the above conditions if taken regularly as prescribed by the doctor.

FAQs

Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's is used to treat gastrointestinal stromal tumours (cancer of the stomach, bowel, or oesophagus), renal carcinoma (kidney cancer) and advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (cancer that has affected hormone-producing cells in the pancreas).

Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's contains sunitinib which is an anti-cancer medicine. It acts by slowing down the growth of cancer cells by two processes. It interferes with the action of a protein that promotes cell division and thereby decreases cancer cell production. It can inhibit a process called angiogenesis, the development of blood supply to the cancer cells. This effect inhibits the nutrient supply to the cancer cells, thereby causing cancer cell's death eventually.

Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's may cause thyroid dysfunction leading to decreasing in thyroid hormone levels. This effect cause hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid. So, notify your doctor if you feel extreme tiredness, colder than others, or change in voice while using this medicine.

Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's is not a cure for cancer. It can slow down cancer progression and prevent the spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body. Also, the effects of the medicine differ for each patient based on age and health history.

Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's can be taken as long as it is prescribed to you. The duration of the therapy is determined by the doctor based on your health condition.

Yes, Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's is considered chemotherapy. It is used to treat stomach cancer, advanced kidney cancer, and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (cancer of the pancreas's hormone-producing cells).

It is not known whether Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's can be taken with other chemotherapy medicines. So, please consult a doctor for advice.

Take Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or break it. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's may make your skin lighter and may also cause hair loss. Other skin-related effects include dryness, thickening, cracking, blisters, or rashes, particularly on the palms and soles. These side effects are usually reversible and resolve once Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's is stopped. Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's may cause severe skin reactions, such as a serious rash or rapidly spreading skin ulcers, which could be life-threatening. Therefore, if you experience any of these side effects, please consult your doctor immediately.

Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's may cause serious liver problems, including potentially fatal complications. It is important to contact your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms such as itching, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, or pain in the upper right abdomen. To ensure your safety, your doctor will conduct blood tests to monitor liver function both before starting Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's and throughout the treatment.

No, generics are not available for Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's.

Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's may reduce blood sugar levels. So, diabetic patients should be cautious as it may cause very low blood sugar resulting in unconsciousness. Also, regularly monitor blood sugar levels. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of low blood sugar, such as fatigue, palpitations, sweating, hunger, or loss of consciousness

Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's may increase blood pressure. Your doctor will monitor your blood pressure during treatment and may prescribe medicines to help control it if necessary.

Sukinsa 12.5 mg Capsule 28's may cause side effects such as tiredness, pain, irritation, mouth sores, dry mouth, upset stomach, joint pain, back pain, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dryness of skin, cough, fever, and sleep difficulty. These do not require any medical treatment as they will gradually reduce over time. Consult, your doctor if these side effects persist longer.