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Mitant 12.5mg Capsule

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Hetero Healthcare Limited

Salt Composition

Sunitinib (12.5mg)

Overview Mitant 12.5mg Capsule

Kineta 12.5mg capsules treat kidney cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumors by inhibiting enzymes crucial for cancer cell proliferation. This action reduces tumor size and growth rate. Kineta 12.5mg capsules may be taken with or without food, but consistent daily timing optimizes effectiveness. Dosage and frequency are determined by your physician, based on your condition and may be adjusted. Strict adherence to your doctor's instructions is vital; incorrect usage or overdosing can lead to severe adverse effects. Benefits may take weeks or months to appear; discontinue use only as directed by your doctor. Common side effects include fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, altered taste, and reduced appetite. Regular blood pressure and thyroid function monitoring may be recommended. The medication can lower blood sugar, potentially causing fainting in diabetics; frequent blood sugar checks and potential anti-diabetic dosage adjustments are necessary. Inform your physician of any pre-existing heart, liver, kidney, or bleeding disorders before starting treatment. Interaction with other medications is possible; disclose all current medications to your healthcare provider. This medication is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding; reliable contraception is essential for both partners throughout treatment.

Uses of Mitant 12.5mg Capsule

Kidney and gastrointestinal stromal tumor therapies

Major Benefits of Mitant 12.5mg Capsule:

Follow your doctor's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length for this medication. Mitant 12.5mg Capsules can be ingested with or without food; however, consistent daily timing is recommended.

Common Side effects of Mitant 12.5mg Capsule:

  • Hand-foot syndrome
  • Bleeding disorder
  • Low blood platelets
  • Decreased appetite
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Indigestion
  • High blood pressure
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Taste change

How to use Mitant 12.5mg Capsule:

Follow your doctor's instructions precisely regarding dosage and treatment length for this medication. Mitant 12.5mg Capsules can be administered with or without food, however, consistent timing is recommended.

How Mitant 12.5mg Capsule works:

Mitant 12.5mg capsules are an anticancer drug that inhibits the growth of cancerous tumors. Its mechanism involves targeting and neutralizing specific tyrosine kinase proteins on the surface of cancer cells, thus disrupting their proliferation. The drug also limits angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels supplying the tumor, further hindering malignant cell growth.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alcohol consumption alongside Mitant 12.5mg Capsules lacks established safety data. Seek medical advice before combining them.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The use of Mitant 12.5mg Capsules during pregnancy may pose risks. While human research is scarce, animal studies indicate potential harm to a developing fetus. A physician will assess the potential benefits against any risks prior to prescribing. Consult your doctor for guidance.

Breast feedingBreast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The use of Mitant 12.5mg Capsules while breastfeeding is likely inadvisable. Available human data indicates a potential for the medication to transfer to breast milk, posing a risk to the infant.

DrivingDrivingUNSAFE

Taking Mitant 12.5mg Capsules might lead to adverse reactions that impair driving ability. Dizziness is a possible side effect. Refrain from driving or operating machinery if dizziness occurs during treatment with this medication.

KidneyKidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Patients with kidney impairment can safely take Mitant 12.5mg Capsules without requiring any modification to the prescribed dosage.

LiverLiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mitant 12.5mg capsules may be administered to patients with hepatic impairment without modification of the prescribed dosage.

What if you forget to take Mitant 12.5mg Capsule :

Omit any missed Mitant 12.5mg Capsule; resume your usual dosing regimen. Avoid taking a double dose.

Facts to Know About Mitant 12.5mg Capsule

LabelValue
Chemical Category Indole and Pyrrole Derivatives
Developing Habits No.
Treatment Category Cancer Medications

FAQs on Mitant 12.5mg Capsule

Follow your doctor's instructions precisely when taking Mitant 12.5mg Capsules. Only doctors experienced with cancer medications should prescribe this drug. Take one capsule daily, with or without food. Avoid grapefruit juice and grapefruit while using Mitant 12.5mg Capsules to minimize potential side effects.
Mitant 12.5mg Capsule may cause skin lightening and hair loss. You might also experience dry, thickened, or cracked skin, blisters, or rashes on your palms and soles. These side effects usually disappear after stopping the medication. However, serious, potentially fatal skin reactions like severe rash or rapidly spreading skin ulcers are possible. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop any skin infection symptoms (fever, pain, redness, swelling, pus, or bleeding) near a skin injury.
Mitant 12.5mg Capsule may cause life-threatening liver damage. Report itching, yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or right upper abdominal pain or discomfort immediately. Your doctor will monitor your liver function with blood tests before, during, and after treatment. Treatment may be temporarily or permanently stopped if liver problems develop.
Mitant 12.5mg Capsules have no generic equivalents. They function by inhibiting protein kinase, an enzyme crucial to cancer cell growth and spread, located on the cancer cell surface. This inhibition prevents cancer progression. Other protein kinase inhibitors include erlotinib, gefitinib, lapatinib, vemurafenib, and dasatinib.
Mitant 12.5mg Capsule use with other chemotherapy drugs lacks supporting research. It's used to treat Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), a cancer affecting the stomach and intestines, specifically when imatinib, another anticancer medication, is ineffective or unsuitable for the patient.
Mitant 12.5mg Capsules can lower blood sugar. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar closely, as dangerously low levels can cause unconsciousness. Your anti-diabetic medication dosage may need adjustment based on these readings.
Mitant 12.5mg Capsules may raise blood pressure. Regular blood pressure monitoring is essential. Report severe headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, or vision changes to your doctor immediately. They may adjust your medication or temporarily suspend treatment to manage blood pressure.
Mitant 12.5mg Capsule
470
MRP 572
17% off