Sutent 25mg Capsule

Sutent 25mg capsule is an anticancer drug consisting of an active ingredient called Sunitinib. The doctor prescribes this medication to those who are detected with early-stage kidney cancer and rare gastrointestinal stromal tumors. This drug blocks the specific enzyme activity which promotes the growth of cancer cells. As a result, the Sutent capsule shrinks the tumor cells and slows down their progression. It is recommended to take proper consultation with your doctor before using it. Your healthcare expert will decide the dosage and duration of taking the Sutent 25mg capsule. Taking it in the wrong way can cause severe side effects. Consult with your medical professional if you're diabetic or taking any anti-diabetic medicines. It is important to check blood sugar levels regularly while under treatment of this anticancer medicine. Sutent is not considered a safe drug for people under age 18.

Side effects are undesirable symptoms that appear after taking a Sutent 25mg capsule. Majorly, these are manageable and don't require medical attention. If you're worried and observing any severe signs, you should see your medical expert. Some severe and mild side effects are listed as follows:

Mild symptoms:

Fatigue and nausea

Cough

insomnia

Headache

Dry or itchy skin

Diarrhea and Constipation

Hair loss or Change in color of hair

Increased bilirubin in the blood

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease

Severe symptoms:

Heart failure

Liver failure

Hemorrhage (bleeding)

Hypothyroidism (low thyroid function)

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Proteinuria

Acute kidney injury

Interstitial lung disease (inflammation of lung walls)

Pulmonary arterial hypertension

Sutent 25mg capsule is a prescription-based anticancer drug that should be administered orally. It is advised to take this tablet after consulting your healthcare expert.

Sutent 25mg capsule belongs to the class of tyrosine kinase inhibitors. This medicine interferes with the enzyme tyrosine kinase and encourages the growth of the cancer cells. Sutent capsule also prevents the formation of blood vessels in tumors. Eventually, it shrinks the tumor cells and restricts the further proliferation of malignant cancer. 

It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Sutent 25mg 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

Take Sutent preferably at the same time regularly for better results.

Diarrhea is the main side effect after taking Sutent 25mg capsule. So, drink plenty of water and fluids to avoid dehydration.

Use reliable methods of birth control and contraceptive pills to avoid pregnancy while under treatment with Sutent tablets.

Monitor your blood sugar & blood pressure, and thyroid hormone level on a regular basis. Taking Sutent 25 Mg can affect these.

​https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/sunitinib

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4289163/​​