Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule is used in the treatment of kidney cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumor.

Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule is used to treat different types of cancer

Uses of Sutinat Capsule

Benefits of Sutinat Capsule

In Kidney cancer

Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule is used to treat kidney cancer and its associated symptoms such as blood in the urine, unexplained low back pain or weight loss, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc. It stops cancer growth and prevents multiplication of cancer cells. This restricts the advancement of cancer to other unaffected regions. You need to follow your doctor’s instructions very carefully to recover.

In Gastrointestinal stromal tumour

A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of tumor that occurs most commonly in the stomach or small intestine. The tumors develop into the specialized cells called interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs). Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule helps to kill the cancer cells and also stops their further growth and spread. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

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Side effects of Sutinat Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Sutinat

Nausea
Vomiting
Weakness
Rash
Abdominal pain
Indigestion
Discoloration of skin
Fatigue
Fever
Dry skin
High blood pressure
Diarrhea
Constipation
Painful blisters on hands and feet
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Hair discoloration
Pain in extremities
Back pain
Headache
Joint pain
Weight loss
Cough
Taste change
Breathlessness

How to use Sutinat Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Sutinat Capsule works

Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

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Quick tips

Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
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.
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.
It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
Inform your doctor about the consumption of Sutinat 12.5mg Capsule before going for surgical procedure.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Indole and Pyrrole Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

abcde

Action Class

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors

Patient concerns

From last two months i found a pimple type on inner side of my lower lil. There is no pain in i Is there any risk of cancer

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

No risk for tumour

Right lung tumour cancer in upper portion In jalgaon district which oncologist is best for lung cancer.

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Dr Nitin Chaudhari us best oncologist

She is admitted in hospital for last 2 wks due to Plural effusion,ascites & Distended illium & jejunum portion,she has tested with USG of abdomen,Beta HCG, and tumor marker test,but In case of tumor marker test CA 125 is extensively high,its 945 dr. refers for a gynaecologist,what to do now ?? Dr. also aware to the patient,that they can operate Utectomy or may be cutting down of ovary is there any chance of CANCER ?

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

CA125 high indicates a ovarian tumour, which may or mayn't be malignant. For that surgery followed by tissue histopath reports will help in absolute diagnosis. The intestinal and effusion and acitis is not due to the ovarian tumour.

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

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Country of origin: India

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