Sunicine 12.5mg Capsule
Prescription Required
Manufactured By
Arechar Healthcare
Pack of
28 Capsules in Bottle
Salt Composition
Sunitinib
Storage
Keep in cold place

Delivering To:
All Substitutes
Overview
Sunicine 12.5mg Capsule is used in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST), Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors. This drug can only be used as a first-line treatment option for people who are diagnosed with early-stage cancer and cancer that can't be removed by surgery. Sunicine capsule restricts the function of specific enzymes that promote the growth of tumor cells. Eventually, it slows down the progression of cancer cells.
Indication
Kidney Cancer, Gastrointestinal stromal tumors
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Description
Sunicine 12.5mg Capsule is an anticancer drug consisting of an active ingredient called Sunitinib. The doctor prescribes this medication to those who are diagnosed with early-stage Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST), Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors. This drug inhibits the activity of a specific enzyme that promotes the replication of cancer cells. As a result, Sunicine 12.5mg shrinks the tumor cells and prevents them from converting into cancerous cells. It is advisable to consult your doctor properly before using this medicine. Your healthcare expert will decide the dosage and duration of taking this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way can cause severe side effects. If you're diabetic or taking any anti-diabetic medicines, share with your healthcare expert. It is important to check blood sugar levels regularly while under treatment of Sunicine 12.5mg capsule. Both males and females need to use effective birth control options to avoid pregnancy while taking this medicine. Sunicine capsule is considered to be an unsafe drug for people under age 18.
Side Effects
Side effects of Sunicine 12.5mg capsule may occur because the formulations are new to your body mechanisms. These are manageable and don't require medical attention. Therefore, your doctor may prescribe an over-the-counter regimen if side effects are unbearable. Below are some of such common & rare adverse effects.
Common side effects
Diarrhea
Fever
Nervousness and dizziness
Headache
Fatigue
Difficulty in urination
Difficulty in breathing
Unusual weight loss
Irregular heartbeat
Coughing up blood
Chest tightness
Difficulty in urination
Rare side effects
Seizures
Abdominal pain
Skin rash and darkening
Changes in vision
Numbness in the leg
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Blistering of the skin
Joint stiffness
How To Use
Sunicine 12.5mg capsule is a prescription-based anticancer drug that should be administered orally. It is advised to take this tablet after consulting your healthcare expert.
How It Works
Sunicine 12.5mg Tablet inhibits many receptor tyrosine kinase which promotes metastatic progression of tumor cells. Sunicine tablet also prevents the formation of blood vessels in tumors. Due to its effect, it becomes tough for tumor cells to undergo abnormal cell division and other survival processes. This ultimately leads to cancer cell death.
Safety Advice

Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Sunicine 12.5mg capsule. Kindly consult your doctor for further information.

Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Sunicine 12.5mg capsule may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such condition.

Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Sunicine capsule is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.

Driving
unsafe
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking Sunicine 12.5mg capsule.

Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before consuming Sunicine 12.5mg capsule.

Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Sunicine 12.5mg capsule if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
Missed Doses
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Sunicine 12.5mg Capsule. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately. Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
Quick Tips
Must avoid consumption of grapefruits in any form as they may interact with Sunicine Capsules.
Take Sunicine 12.5mg Capsule preferably at the same time regularly for better results.
Drink plenty of water and fluids to avoid dehydration. Taking Sunicine 12.5mg can cause diarrhea.
If you're suffering from a bleeding problem, share it with your doctor before taking Sunicine 12.5mg Capsule.
Monitor your blood sugar & blood pressure and thyroid hormone levels on a regular basis. Taking Sunicine Capsule can affect these.
Don't take this medicine if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to be pregnant. It is advisable to use effective methods of birth control and contraceptive pills to avoid pregnancy while under treatment with Sunicine 12.5mg Capsule.
FAQs
Sunicine 12.5mg Capsule is given to cure patients diagnosed with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST), Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), or Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors.
You should ask your medical expert for the dosage and duration to take Sunicine 12.5mg Capsule. He will decide how you should take and how often you need this medicine. It is advised to strictly follow the prescription for better results.
No, you can't breastfeed if you're taking Sunicine 12.5mg Capsule. This drug is considered to be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. It is predicted that this drug may pass through breast milk and harm the baby.
Sunicine 12.5mg Capsule blocks the enzymatic activity that helps in the multiplication of the tumor cell. In such a way, it shrinks the tumor cells and slows down the growth of cancer cells.
When imatinib doesn't work in the cure of Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), Sunicine 12.5mg is prescribed as a chemotherapy drug.