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Sunicine 50mg Capsule

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Product introduction

Sunicine 50mg Capsule is used in the treatment of kidney cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumor.

Sunicine 50mg Capsule is used to treat different types of cancer

Benefits of Sunicine Capsule

In Kidney cancer

Sunicine 50mg 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). Sunicine 50mg 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.

Side effects of Sunicine 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 Sunicine

  • 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 Sunicine Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Sunicine 50mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Sunicine Capsule works

Sunicine 50mg 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 Sunicine 50mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sunicine 50mg 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
Sunicine 50mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Sunicine 50mg 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
Sunicine 50mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sunicine 50mg Capsule is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Sunicine 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sunicine 50mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Sunicine 50mg Capsule in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

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Quick tips

  • Sunicine 50mg 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 Sunicine 50mg 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
No
Therapeutic Class
abcde
Action Class
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors

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Marketer details

Name: Arechar Healthcare
Address: Office No 08, Ground Floor Gagandeep Building, Rajindera Place, New Delhi -110008
Country of origin: India

MRP
7150
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28.0 capsules in 1 bottle
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