Sunisam 50mg Capsule
Manufacturer
Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Sunitinib (50mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Sunisam 50mg Capsule is a medicine used in the treatment of kidney cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumor.
Dosage Form
Capsule
Introduction
Sunisam 50mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication that works by blocking specific enzymes that promote the growth of cancer cells. This way it shrinks the tumor and slows down its progression.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Sunisam 50mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Sunisam 50mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication that 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.
Quick Tips
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it. It may affect wound healing time. Be careful while shaving, cutting fingernails or toenails, or using sharp objects. In case you need to undergo any surgical procedure, ensure to inform the doctor about your use of Sunisam 50mg Capsule. Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting. Monitoring of thyroid gland function is required while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of weight gain, dry skin, and hair. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I take Sunisam 50mg Capsule?
You should take Sunisam 50mg Capsule exactly as directed by your doctor. It should be started by doctors who have experience in administering cancer medicines. Take it once a day with or without food. Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit during your treatment with Sunisam 50mg Capsule, as the chances of side effects may be more.
Does Sunisam 50mg Capsule have any effect on skin and hair?
During treatment with Sunisam 50mg Capsule, your skin may get lighter and there may be hair loss. You may also experience dryness, thickness or cracking of the skin, blisters, or rashes on the palms and soles. But, these side effects are reversible and go away once the medicine is stopped. Sunisam 50mg Capsule may also cause serious skin reactions such as severe rash or rapidly spreading skin ulceration which could be fatal. Therefore, inform your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of infection around a skin injury. Let your doctor know if you have fever, pain, redness, swelling, or drainage of pus or blood.
What is the most important thing I need to know about Sunisam 50mg Capsule?
Sunisam 50mg Capsule can cause serious side effects such as severe liver problems that can lead to death. Therefore, tell your doctor right away if you experience itching, yellow eyes or skin, dark urine or pain or discomfort in the right upper stomach area. Your doctor will get blood tests done to check your liver function before and during treatment with Sunisam 50mg Capsule. In case you develop liver problems, your doctor may stop the medicine temporarily or permanently.
Are generics available for Sunisam 50mg Capsule? How does Sunisam 50mg Capsule work?
There are no generics available for Sunisam 50mg Capsule. Sunisam 50mg Capsule blocks an enzyme which promotes the growth and spread of cancer cells. This enzyme is called protein kinase and is present on the surface of cancer cells. Blocking this enzyme stops the spread of cancer. Examples of other protein kinase inhibitors are erlotinib, gefitinib, lapatinib, vemurafenib and dasatinib.
Can Sunisam 50mg Capsule be used in combination with other chemotherapy medicines?
There are no studies that support the use of Sunisam 50mg Capsule with other chemotherapy medicines. For example, Sunisam 50mg Capsule is used in Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST), a type of cancer of the stomach and bowel, when imatinib (another anticancer medicine) no longer works or the patient cannot take imatinib.
Does Sunisam 50mg Capsule have any effect on blood sugar levels in diabetics?
Yes, Sunisam 50mg Capsule may decrease your blood sugar levels. Therefore, if you are a diabetic, you need to be extra careful since your blood sugar levels may become so low that you may become unconscious. Keep a regular check on the blood sugar levels, based on which your dose of anti-diabetics may be changed.
Can Sunisam 50mg Capsule cause any change in blood pressure?
Generally, Sunisam 50mg Capsule is known to cause an increase in blood pressure. Therefore, it is important that you keep a regular check on your blood pressure levels. Inform your doctor if you have severe headache, dizziness, lightheadedness or change in vision. Your doctor may prescribe a medicine to treat the increase blood pressure or may stop your treatment temporarily till your blood pressure returns to normal.
