Sunitinib Malate Capsules 50mg

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Rcnet (Sunitinib 12.5mg,25mg,50mg) is used to treat adults with kidney cancer that has not spread (localized) and who are at high risk of RCC coming back again after having kidney surgery.†Rcnet is used to treat advanced kidney cancer (advanced renal cell carcinoma or RCC).‡Rcnet is used to treat a rare cancer of the stomach, bowel, or esophagus called gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) and when you have taken the medicine imatinib mesylate (Gleevec®) and it did not stop the cancer from growing or you cannot take imatinib mesylate (Gleevec®). Gleevec is a registered trademark of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.§Rcnet is used to treat a type of pancreatic cancer known as pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNET) that has progressed and cannot be treated with surgery.It is not known if Rcnet is safe and effective in children.IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONRcnet can cause severe liver problems that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop any of the following signs and symptoms of liver problems during treatment with Rcnet :itchingyellow eyes or skindark urinepain or discomfort in the right upper stomach areaYour healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your liver function before you start taking and during treatment with Rcnet . Your healthcare provider may tell you to temporarily or permanently stop taking Rcnet if you develop liver problems.Rcnet may cause serious side effects, including:Heart problems. Heart problems may include heart failure, heart attack and heart muscle problems (cardiomyopathy) that can lead to death. Tell your healthcare provider if you feel very tired, are short of breath, or have swollen feet and ankles. Your healthcare provider may stop your treatment with Rcnet if you have signs and symptoms of heart failure.Abnormal heart rhythm changes. Changes in the electrical activity of your heart called QT prolongation can cause irregular heartbeats that can be life threatening. Your healthcare provider may do electrocardiograms and blood tests (electrolytes) to watch for these problems during your treatment with Rcnet . Tell your healthcare provider immediately if:you feel faint or lightheaded, or you pass outyou feel dizzyyou feel your heart beat is irregular or fastHigh blood pressure. High blood pressure is common with Rcnet and may sometimes be severe. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions about having your blood pressure checked regularly. Call your healthcare provider if your blood pressure is high or if you have any of the following signs or symptoms of high blood pressure:severe headachelightheadednessdizzinesschange in visionYour healthcare provider may prescribe medicine for you to treat high blood pressure, if needed. Your healthcare provider may temporarily stop your treatment with Rcnet until your high blood pressure is controlled.Bleeding problems. Bleeding is common with Rcnet , but Rcnet can also cause severe bleeding problems that can lead to death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms or a serious bleeding problem during treatment with Rcnet , including:painful, swollen stomach (abdomen)vomiting bloodblack, sticky stoolsbloody urineheadache or change in your mental statuscoughing up bloodYour healthcare provider:can tell you about other symptoms to watch formay do blood tests if needed and monitor you for bleedingSerious stomach and intestinal problems that can sometimes lead to death. Some people have had tears in their stomach or intestine (perforation) or have developed an abnormal opening between the stomach and intestine (fistula). Get medical help right away if you get stomach-area (abdominal) pain that does not go away or is severe during treatment with Rcnet .