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Manufacturer's name : Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
620006801 |
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Revised: 11/2008 |
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Brand name : |
SUTENT Capsule 12.5mg |
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Active ingredient: |
Sunitinib malate |
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Dosage form: |
capsule with deep red-brown cap and body, φ5.3 mm, length 14.3 mm |
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Printings on wrapping: |
スーテント12.5mg, SUTNET12.5mg, STN12.5 |
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Effects of this medicine
This medicine has an anti-tumor effect by suppressing the receptor associated with tumor proliferation and vascularization.
Usually, used for treatment of imatinib-resistant gastrointestinal stromal tumor and radically unresectable or metastatic renal cell carcinoma. |
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor/pharmacist
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If you ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash etc.) to any medicine.
If you have heart problems such as heart failure.
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If you are pregnant, possibly pregnant or breastfeeding.
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If you are using any other prescription or nonprescription (OTC) medicine. (It is important to reduce the risk of drug interactions.)
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Dosage regimen (proper use of this medicine)
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Your dosage regimen is:(order of your doctor)
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General dosage regimen: For adults, take 4 capsules (50 mg of sunitinib) once a day for consecutive 4 weeks. Then, discontinue taking for 2 weeks. This treatment course is repeated. The dosage should be adjusted according to your symptoms. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.
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Missed dose: If you missed a dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take double doses to make up for the missed dose.
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Overdose: If you take too much of the medicine (more than ordered), check with your doctor/pharmacist.
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Others: Do not stop taking the medicine without the instructions of your doctor.
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Precautions while using this medicine
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The medicine may cause dizziness, drowsiness or loss of consciousness. Be very careful when working at heights, driving a car or operating machinery.
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Avoid taking food containing Saint. John's wort (a kind of herb) with the medicine, because the effect of the medicine may be decreased.
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Avoid drinking grapefruit juice with the medicine, because the effect of the medicine may be increased.
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Side effects of this medicine
Common side effects are reported as below. If any of them occurs, check with your doctor/pharmacist: skin discoloration, hand-and-foot syndrome (tingling, hot flash, swelling), loss of appetite, fatigue, etc.In rare cases, symptoms described below may be the sign of side effects indicated in brackets [ ]. If they occur, stop taking your medicine and check with your doctor immediately.
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anemia, fever, bleeding tendency[myelosuppression]
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throat pain, rash, bacterial infection [infections]
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nose bleeding, subcutaneous bleeding, oral bleeding[bleeding]
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dullness, palpitation, fainting [heart failure, arrhythmia]
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sweating, dullness, impotent feeling[thyroid dysfunction]
Other side effects not listed here may occur. Check with your doctor/pharmacist if you have any worrisome symptom. |
Storage and other information
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Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and humidity.
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Discard the remainder. Do not store them. If you dispose of unused medicines, seek advice of your pharmacist about proper disposal of drugs.
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