How Sunitinib works

Sunitinib is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Edema, Rash, Abdominal pain, Loss of appetite, Dyspepsia, Discoloration of skin, Fatigue, Fever, Dry skin, Bleeding, Increased blood pressure, Diarrhoea, Constipation, Hand-foot syndrome, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Hair discolouration

Usage

Sunitinib is used in the treatment of kidney cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Sunitinib cytotoxic?

Yes, Sunitinib is cytotoxic and hence used in the treatment of certain types of cancer. However, its cytotoxic property can cause several side effects. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. How does Sunitinib work?

Sunitinib inhibits the proteins that signal growth and spread of cancer cells. This result in stopping or slowing the spread of cancerous cells and helps shrink the tumors

Q. What is Sunitinib used for?

Sunitinib is used for the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST, tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine); metastatic renal cell carcinoma (MRCC, cancer that has spread beyond its site of origin in the kidney, to other organs in the body) and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNET, islet cell carcinoma)

Q. What is Sunitinib used for?

Sunitinib is used for the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST, tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine); metastatic renal cell carcinoma (MRCC, cancer that has spread beyond its site of origin in the kidney, to other organs in the body) and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNET, islet cell carcinoma)

Q. Does Sunitinib cure cancer?

Sunitinib can decrease the size, and helps in controlling the growth of cancer cells. The response to Sunitinib depends on the type and the extent of cancer, as well as the involvement of other organs by the primary cancer.

Q. Does Sunitinib cure cancer?

Sunitinib can decrease the size, and helps in controlling the growth of cancer cells. The response to Sunitinib depends on the type and the extent of cancer, as well as the involvement of other organs by the primary cancer.