Introduction of Sutent 50 mg Capsule:
Sutent 50 mg Capsule is used in the treatment of kidney cancer and gastrointestinal stromal cancer.
Sutent 50 mg Capsule can be taken regardless of food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your physician will decide what dose is vital and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Misinterpreting it or taking too much can cause severe side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits, but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Uses of Sutent 50 mg Capsule:
Kidney cancer
Gastrointestinal stromal cancer
Benefits of Sutent 50 mg Capsule:
In Kidney cancer:
Sutent 50 mg 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 inhibits cancer growth and prevents replication of cancer cells, limiting the progression of cancer to other unaffected areas. Follow your physician's instructions carefully for optimal recovery.
In Gastrointestinal stromal cancer:
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of cancer that most commonly occurs in the stomach or small intestine. These tumors develop from specialized cells called interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs). Sutent 50 mg Capsule helps in killing cancer cells and also halts their further growth and spread. Adhere to your physician's instructions carefully to obtain the maximum benefit.
Mechanism of action of Sutent 50 mg Capsule:
Sutent 50 mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It works by binding to and inhibiting specific cell surface proteins (tyrosine kinase) responsible for the proliferation of cancer growth. It also restricts the growth of new blood vessels within the cancer, thereby preventing the spread of malignant tumors.