1. Overview
Sunitinib is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer. It helps slow down tumor growth and prevents cancer cells from spreading.
2. How It Works
Sunitinib blocks specific proteins called tyrosine kinases that signal cancer cells to grow and form new blood vessels. By inhibiting these signals, it helps restrict tumor growth.
3. Common Uses
- Advanced kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma)
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST)
- Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
4. Key Benefits
- Slows tumor growth and progression
- Helps manage cancer over time
- Can improve quality of life by controlling disease
5. Safety & Precautions
- Take only as prescribed by your doctor
- Regularly monitor blood pressure and heart function
- Watch for side effects like fatigue, skin changes, or bleeding
- Avoid self-medicating or changing doses without medical advice
6. Scientific Literature (External Links)
- Sunitinib in advanced renal cell carcinoma
- Sunitinib for gastrointestinal stromal tumors
- Clinical pharmacology of Sunitinib
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