SUKINSA 25 CAPSULE 28'S

Yes, SUKINSA 25 CAPSULE 28'S can cause kidney problems such as proteinuria (excess protein in the urine) and renal impairment. Patients taking this medication require regular monitoring of kidney function and need to adjust the dosage or switch to a different medication if these side effects occur or persist.

Yes, but your healthcare provider will monitor your thyroid function regularly. SUKINSA 25 CAPSULE 28'S can affect the thyroid gland, causing hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid gland) or hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland). Therefore, your healthcare provider will check thyroid hormone levels in blood before starting treatment, and periodically during treatment.

SUKINSA 25 CAPSULE 28'S can cause hematologic toxicity, which may include neutropenia (low white blood cell count), thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), and anemia (low red blood cell count). These changes can increase the risk of infection, bleeding, and fatigue, respectively.

There are no known interactions between Sukinsa 25mg Capsule and other drugs.

If you have been prescribed SUKINSA 25 CAPSULE 28'S, it is important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions. During treatment avoid taking grapefruit or grapefruit juice as it can increase the levels of medication in the blood and potentially increase the risk of side effects. Use a reliable method of birth control while taking the medication and for at least four weeks after the last dose. This medication can cause serious side effects, so it is important to be vigilant and informed about your treatment. Make sure to report any symptoms or changes in your health, even if they seem minor. With proper precautions and monitoring, it can be an effective treatment for certain types of cancer.

SUNITINIB in SUKINSA 25 CAPSULE 28'S is a multi-targeted receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking certain enzymes that are involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells. By inhibiting these enzymes, sunitinib helps to stop cancer cells from growing and spreading, and can also reduce the blood supply to tumors.

SUKINSA 25 CAPSULE 28'S is used to treat certain types of cancer, including kidney cancer (advanced renal cell carcinoma) and certain gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).

Common side effects of SUKINSA 25 CAPSULE 28'S include fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mouth sores, high blood pressure, skin rash, pain in the hands and feet, and thyroid problems.