SUTEKAST 12.5 MG 28 CAPS

Sutekast 12.5 mg 28 caps (Sunitinib) is also sold under the brand name SUTENT. Sutekast is also known as an indolinone simulator and a tyrosine inhibitor.

How long do cancer patients live with Sutent?

SUTEKAST 12.5 MG 28 CAPS is known to prevent the movement of receptor tyrosine kinases. These are inclusive of all kinds of platelet-derived growth function receptors. These receptors play a vital role in the proliferation of tumor cells and angiogenesis. Thus, apoptosis of cancer cells is activated which causes shrinkage of tumor and prolongs the longevity of cancer patients.

SUTEKAST 12.5 MG 28 CAPS Usage

Sutent chemo (Sutekast) is a Kinase inhibitor and is used to treat gastrointestinal stromal tumors and neuroendocrine pancreatic tumors in patients who are at an advanced stage of the disease. This medicine is also used to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma.

Dosage of SUTEKAST 12.5 MG 28 CAPS

The recommended dosage of Sutekast that should be taken is 50 MG orally during a day. SUTEKAST 12.5 MG 28 CAPS should be consumed with or without food. The 12.5 MG capsule of Sutekast is a hard jelly capsule with an orange cap and body. This medicine also comes in 25 and 50 MG doses.

SUTEKAST 12.5 MG 28 CAPS Side Effects

There are many Sutent side effects. Some of the prominent side effects are:

• Diarrhea and nausea have been reported in many patients.
• Fatigue and yellowing of skin have also been found in some patients.
• High blood pressure and stomatitis have also been reported in some patients.
• Skin reaction on hand and feet is also a side effect of SUTEKAST 12.5 MG 28 CAPS.

To check the toxicity of this medicine, dose reduction has also been recommended for some patients.

SUTEKAST 12.5 MG 28 CAPS Precautions

Certain precautions should also be kept in mind while taking Sutekast. Hepatotoxicity with liver failure has also been found in some patients.

Women who are pregnant or are breastfeeding should avoid taking this medicine as it might affect the unborn and baby who is on breastfeeding accordingly. Heart failure has also been reported in some rare cases so patients who are suffering from any heart ailment should take this medicine cautiously with recommendations from doctors only.

High blood pressure has also been found in people taking this medicine. Consultation with the doctor should be done by people who are susceptible to hypertension.

Thyroid dysfunction can also occur in patients taking SUTEKAST 12.5 MG 28 CAPS. Such patients should get their tests done in the laboratory and dose reduction, as advised by the doctor should be done accordingly.

Liver function should also be monitored in such patients. If hemorrhagic conditions persist, blood tests should also be carried out.

This medicine should strictly be taken in the dose recommended by the doctor. Any overuse of the drug should strictly be avoided and doctors should be consulted immediately in case some serious side effects show up.

Sutent cost: Sutent cost might vary in different countries. This medicine is manufactured by APRAZER and is available throughout the region. It can be ordered online too and will be available to the patients.

However, it should be kept safely and in a location where children are not able to reach it.