Manufacturer's name : Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Inc. 620006801
Revised: 11/2008
 
Brand name : SUTENT Capsule 12.5mg
　Active ingredient: Sunitinib malate
　Dosage form: capsule with deep red-brown cap and body, φ5.3 mm, length 14.3 mm
　Printings on wrapping: スーテント12.5mg, SUTNET12.5mg, STN12.5
  
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
If you ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash etc.) to any medicine.
If you have heart problems such as heart failure.
If you are pregnant, possibly pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are using any other prescription or nonprescription (OTC) medicine. (It is important to reduce the risk of drug interactions.)
 
Dosage regimen (proper use of this medicine)
Your dosage regimen is:(order of your doctor)

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.
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.
Overdose: If you take too much of the medicine (more than ordered), check with your doctor/pharmacist.
Others: Do not stop taking the medicine without the instructions of your doctor.
 
Precautions while using this medicine
The medicine may cause dizziness, drowsiness or loss of consciousness. Be very careful when working at heights, driving a car or operating machinery.
Avoid taking food containing Saint. John's wort (a kind of herb) with the medicine, because the effect of the medicine may be decreased.
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice with the medicine, because the effect of the medicine may be increased.
 
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.
anemia, fever, bleeding tendency[myelosuppression]
throat pain, rash, bacterial infection [infections]
nose bleeding, subcutaneous bleeding, oral bleeding[bleeding]
dullness, palpitation, fainting [heart failure, arrhythmia]
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
Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and humidity.
Discard the remainder. Do not store them. If you dispose of unused medicines, seek advice of your pharmacist about proper disposal of drugs.