Sunitinib Benefits & Uses

Sunitinib is used to treat the following -

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

Nausea or vomiting
Bleeding
Diarrhoea
Nosebleed (Read More - How to stop a nosebleed)

Moderate

Edema
Increased blood pressure
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Weakness
Rash
पेट दर्द
Loss of appetite
Dyspepsia
Skin Discolouration
Fatigue
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Dry Skin
Hair Loss

Sunitinib Related Warnings

Is the use of Sunitinib safe for pregnant women?

Sunitinib has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Sunitinib without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Sunitinib safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Sunitinib. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Sunitinib on the Kidneys?

Sunitinib has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sunitinib on the Liver?

Sunitinib may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

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

Moxifloxacin

Sotalol

Quinidine

Clozapine

Haloperidol

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 -

Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Bleeding
Thyroid problems
Hyperthyroidism

Frequently asked Questions about Sunitinib

Is this Sunitinib habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Sunitinib is addictive.

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

After taking Sunitinib you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Sunitinib only as per medical advice.

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

No, Sunitinib cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Sunitinib Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sunitinib

Taking Sunitinib with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sunitinib

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Sunitinib as it can have severe side effects.

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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