{"id":23951,"date":"2022-08-12T12:23:18","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T12:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=23951"},"modified":"2022-08-13T08:22:22","modified_gmt":"2022-08-13T08:22:22","slug":"sunitinib-avansor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/sunitinib-avansor\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunitinib Avansor &#8211; Sunitinib uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>12.5, 25 mg&nbsp;Hard capsules<br>sunitinib<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Sunitinib Avansor is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunitinib Avansor contains the active substance sunitinib, which is a protein kinase inhibitor.&nbsp;It is used in the treatment of cancer to prevent the activity of a certain type of&nbsp;protein&nbsp;known to be active in the growth and spread of cancer cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunitinib Avansor is used to treat the following cancers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gastrointestinal stromal cell tumor\u00a0(\u00a0GIST\u00a0), is a type of cancer of the stomach and intestines.\u00a0Sunitinib Avansor is used if imatinib (another cancer medicine) is no longer working or if you cannot take imatinib.<\/li><li>Metastatic renal cell carcinoma (MRCC), is a type of kidney cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.<\/li><li>Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor\u00a0( pNET\u00a0) (tumor\u00a0of the hormone-producing cells of the pancreas), when cancer has worsened or cannot be operated on.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The sunitinib contained in Sunitinib Avansor may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about how Sunitinib Avansor works or why this medicine has been prescribed for you, contact the doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Sunitinib Avansor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Sunitinib Avansor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to sunitinib or any of the other ingredients of Sunitinib Avansor (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking Sunitinib Avansor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have high\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0Sunitinib Avansor can raise\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0et.\u00a0Your doctor may want to check your\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0during treatment with Sunitinib Avansor and you may receive treatment to lower your\u00a0blood\u00a0pressure if needed.<\/li><li>If you have or have had a blood disorder or problems with bleeding or bruising.\u00a0Treatment with Sunitinib Avansor can lead to a higher risk of bleeding or a change in the number of certain cells in the blood, which can cause\u00a0anemia\u00a0( lack of\u00a0blood\u00a0) or affect the blood&#8217;s ability to be livered.\u00a0If you take medicines that thin the blood to prevent blood clots, e.g.\u00a0warfarin\u00a0or acenocoumarol, the risk of bleeding may be increased.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you have a bleed while being treated with Sunitinib Avansor.<\/li><li>If you have heart problems.\u00a0Sunitinib Avansor can cause heart problems.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you feel very tired, short of breath, or have swollen feet and ankles.<\/li><li>If the heart rhythm becomes abnormal.\u00a0Sunitinib Avansor can cause abnormal heart rhythm.\u00a0Your doctor may take\u00a0an EKG\u00a0to assess these problems during treatment with Sunitinib Avansor.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you feel dizzy, faint, or have an abnormal heartbeat while taking Sunitinib Avansor.<\/li><li>If you have recently had problems with blood clots in your veins and\/or\u00a0arteries\u00a0(different types of blood vessels), including\u00a0stroke, heart attack, embolism, or\u00a0thrombosis.\u00a0Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as chest pain or tightness in the chest, pain in the arms, back, neck, or jaw, shortness of breath, numbness or weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, headache or dizziness while you are being treated with Sunitinib Avansor.<\/li><li>If you have or have had an\u00a0aneurysm\u00a0(enlargement and weakening of a vessel wall) or a rupture in a vessel wall.<\/li><li>If you have or have had damage to the smallest blood vessels, which is called thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA).\u00a0Tell your doctor if you develop fever, fatigue, tiredness, bruising, bleeding, swelling, confusion, vision loss, and seizures.<\/li><li>If you have thyroid problems.\u00a0Sunitinib Avansor can cause problems with the thyroid gland.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you get tired more easily, get colder than others, or if your voice deepens while taking Sunitinib Avansor.\u00a0Thyroid function should be checked before taking Sunitinib Avansor and regularly while taking it.\u00a0If your\u00a0thyroid gland\u00a0does not produce enough thyroid hormone, you may be treated with thyroid hormone replacement.<\/li><li>If you have or have had a disease of the pancreas or gallbladder.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you get any of the following signs or symptoms: pain in the area around your stomach (upper abdomen), nausea, vomiting, and fever.\u00a0These can be caused by an\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the pancreas or gall bladder.<\/li><li>If you have or have had liver problems.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you get any of the following signs or symptoms of liver problems during treatment with Sunitinib Avansor:\u00a0itching, yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, and pain or discomfort in the upper right part of the abdomen.\u00a0Your doctor should take blood tests to check liver function before and during treatment with Sunitinib Avansor, as needed.<\/li><li>Suppose you have or have had kidney problems.\u00a0Your doctor will monitor your kidney function.<\/li><li>If you are going to have surgery or have recently had surgery.\u00a0Sunitinib Avansor can affect wound healing.\u00a0Most often, you stop using Sunitinib Avansor before an operation.\u00a0Your doctor will decide when you can start taking Sunitinib Avansor again.<\/li><li>You may be advised to have a check-up with the dentist before starting treatment with Sunitinib Avansor:<\/li><li>If you have or have had pain in your mouth, teeth, and\/or jaw, swelling or sores in your mouth, if you feel numbness or heaviness in your jaw, or if a tooth is loose &#8211; contact your doctor and dentist immediately.<\/li><li>If you need to undergo\u00a0invasive\u00a0dental treatment or dental surgery.\u00a0Tell the dentist that you are being treated with Sunitinib Avansor, especially if you are also receiving or have received bisphosphonates\u00a0intravenously\u00a0(in a\u00a0vessel\u00a0).\u00a0Bisphosphonates are used to prevent bone complications and may have been given to you to treat another condition.<\/li><li>If you have or have had problems with the skin and subcutaneous\u00a0tissue\u00a0a.\u00a0When taking this medicine, the condition &#8220;pyoderma gangrenosum&#8221; (painful sores on the skin) or &#8220;necrotizing fasciitis&#8221; (rapidly progressing skin\/soft tissue\u00a0infection\u00a0that can be life-threatening) may occur.\u00a0Contact a doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of\u00a0infection\u00a0around a skin injury, including fever, pain,\u00a0redness, swelling, or if a sore or blood oozes from the wound.\u00a0This side effect usually disappears when treatment with sunitinib is stopped.\u00a0Severe skin rashes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome,\u00a0toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme) have been reported with sunitinib treatment.\u00a0These occur\u00a0initially as reddish circular target-like spots or as round spots with a central blister, on the trunk.\u00a0The rash can develop into widespread blistering or scaling of the skin and can be life-threatening.\u00a0If you develop a rash or these skin symptoms, seek medical advice immediately.<\/li><li>If you have or have had convulsions.\u00a0Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you have high\u00a0blood pressure, headaches, or vision loss.<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0diabetes.\u00a0In diabetic patients, blood sugar levels should be checked regularly to determine if the\u00a0dosage\u00a0of one of the diabetes medicines needs to be adjusted, to minimize the risk of low blood sugar.\u00a0Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any signs and symptoms of low blood sugar (fatigue, palpitations, sweating, hunger, and fainting).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunitinib Avansor is not recommended for people under 18 years of age.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Sunitinib Avansor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might be using any other medicines, including non-prescription medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines can affect the concentration of Sunitinib Avansor in the body.&nbsp;Tell the doctor if you are using medicines containing the following active substances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ketoconazole&nbsp;, itraconazole<\/li><li>for the treatment of fungal infections<\/li><li>erythromycin, clarithromycin, rifampicin<\/li><li>for treatment of&nbsp;infection&nbsp;er<\/li><li>ritonavir<\/li><li>for the treatment of&nbsp;HIV<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/toflacort\/\">dexamethasone<\/a><\/li><li>a&nbsp;corticosteroid&nbsp;used for various medical conditions (such as allergies\/respiratory problems or skin diseases)<\/li><li>phenytoin&nbsp;, carbamazepine, phenobarbital<\/li><li>for the treatment of&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;and other neurological conditions<\/li><li>herbal preparations containing St. John&#8217;s&nbsp;wort&nbsp;(&nbsp;<em>Hypericum perforatum<\/em>&nbsp;) &#8211; used for mild depression and mild anxiety<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunitinib Advances with food, drink, and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid drinking&nbsp;<strong>grapefruit juice<\/strong>&nbsp;while being treated with Sunitinib Avansor.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you are pregnant, or plan to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there is a risk of becoming pregnant, you must use reliable contraception during treatment with Sunitinib Avansor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor.\u00a0You should not breastfeed while you are being treated with Sunitinib Avansor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel dizzy or unusually tired, take special care when driving or using machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunitinib Avansor contains excipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per capsule, i.e.&nbsp;is next to &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Sunitinib Avansor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;Consult a doctor if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor will&nbsp;prescribe&nbsp;an appropriate&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for you, depending on the type of cancer you have.&nbsp;If you are being treated for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>GIST&nbsp;or kidney cancer (MRCC) the most common&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 50 mg once daily, taken for 28 days (four weeks), followed by 14 days (two weeks) off (no medication), in 6-week periods.<\/li><li>pNET is the usual&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;37.5 mg once daily without any breaks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor will decide which&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is suitable for you and when and if you need to stop Sunitinib Avansor.&nbsp;Sunitinib Avansor can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use too much Sunitinib Avansor&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0if a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, immediately contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Sunitinib Avansor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(see also What you need to know before using Sunitinib Avansor):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heart problems.&nbsp;Tell your doctor if you feel very tired, short of breath, or have swollen feet and ankles.&nbsp;These can be symptoms of heart problems such as&nbsp;heart failure&nbsp;and problems with the heart muscle (&nbsp;cardiomyopathy&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Problems with lungs or breathing.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you develop a cough, chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, or if you cough up blood.\u00a0These can be symptoms of\u00a0pulmonary embolism, which occurs when blood clots travel to the lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kidney diseases.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you notice any changes in how often you urinate or if you do not urinate.\u00a0This may be a symptom of\u00a0kidney failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bleeding.&nbsp;Tell your doctor if you get any of these symptoms or if you have a serious bleed during treatment with Sunitinib Avansor: painful and swollen abdomen, vomiting blood, black and sticky stools, blood in the urine, headache, altered consciousness or mental state or coughing up blood or bloody mucus from the lungs or airways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tumor breakdown leads to holes in the intestine.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you develop severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, blood in the stool, or changes in bowel habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that may occur with Sunitinib Avansor are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>decreased number of\u00a0platelets,\u00a0red blood cells,\u00a0and\/or\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0(e.g.\u00a0neutrophils\u00a0)<\/li><li>shortness of breath<\/li><li>high\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>extreme fatigue, weakness<\/li><li>swelling due to fluid accumulation under the skin and around the eyes, and deep allergic rash.<\/li><li>pain\/irritation in the mouth, mouth ulcers,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the mouth,\u00a0dry mouth, taste disturbance, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain\/swelling, decreased appetite<\/li><li>decreased activity of the thyroid gland (\u00a0hypothyroidism\u00a0)<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>headache<\/li><li>nosebleed<\/li><li>back pain, joint pain<\/li><li>pains in arms and legs<\/li><li>yellow or discolored skin, increased\u00a0pigmentation\u00a0of the skin, change in hair color, rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, rash, dry skin<\/li><li>cough<\/li><li>fever<\/li><li>difficulty falling asleep<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>clots in the blood vessels<\/li><li>lack of blood supply to the heart muscle due to blockage or narrowing of the coronary arteries of the heart<\/li><li>chest pain<\/li><li>reduction in the amount of blood that the heart pumps<\/li><li>fluid accumulation around the lungs<\/li><li>infection\u00a0_<\/li><li>a complication of severe\u00a0infection\u00a0(\u00a0infection\u00a0in the blood) which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death<\/li><li>low blood sugar level (see section 2)<\/li><li>protein leakage in the urine which sometimes leads to swelling<\/li><li>flu-like symptoms<\/li><li>abnormal blood values, i.a.\u00a0for\u00a0pancreatic\u00a0and liver enzymes<\/li><li>increased level of\u00a0uric acid\u00a0in the blood<\/li><li>hemorrhoids, rectal pain, bleeding gums, difficulty or inability to swallow<\/li><li>burning sensation or pain on the tongue,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract,\u00a0increased amount of gas in the stomach or intestines<\/li><li>weight loss<\/li><li>musculoskeletal pain (pain in muscles and bones), muscle weakness, muscle fatigue, muscle pain, muscle spasm<\/li><li>nasal dryness, nasal congestion<\/li><li>increased tear flow<\/li><li>abnormal sensation in the skin,\u00a0itching, scaly and inflamed skin, blisters, acne, discoloration of the nails, hair loss<\/li><li>abnormal sensation in arms and legs<\/li><li>abnormally decreased or increased sensitivity, especially to touch<\/li><li>heartburn<\/li><li>dehydration<\/li><li>flushing<\/li><li>discolored urine<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>overindulge<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Life-threatening soft tissue\u00a0infection, including around the rectum and genitals (see section 2)<\/li><li>stroke<\/li><li>heart attack is caused by the interrupted or reduced blood supply to the heart<\/li><li>changes in the heart&#8217;s electrical activity or abnormal heart rhythm<\/li><li>fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion)<\/li><li>liver failure<\/li><li>abdominal pain caused by\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the pancreas<\/li><li>tumor breakdown leading to holes in the intestine (\u00a0perforation\u00a0)<\/li><li>inflammation\u00a0(swelling and\u00a0redness\u00a0) of the gallbladder, with or without\u00a0gallstones<\/li><li>abnormal channel from one normal body cavity to another or the skin (\u00a0fistula\u00a0)<\/li><li>pain in the mouth, teeth, and\/or jaw, swelling and sores inside the mouth, numbness or a feeling of heaviness in the jaw, or\u00a0tooth loss.\u00a0These may be symptoms of bone damage in the jaw (\u00a0osteonecrosis\u00a0), see section 2<\/li><li>overproduction of thyroid hormone, which increases the body&#8217;s energy consumption at rest<\/li><li>problems with wound healing after\u00a0surgery<\/li><li>increased level of a muscle enzyme (creatine phosphokinase) in the blood<\/li><li>strong reaction to any\u00a0allergen\u00a0including hay fever, rash,\u00a0itching, hives, swelling of body parts, and difficulty breathing<\/li><li>inflammation\u00a0of the colon (\u00a0colitis, ischemic\u00a0colitis\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;<\/strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>severe reactions on the skin and\/or mucous membranes (\u00a0Stevens-Johnson syndrome,\u00a0toxic epidermal necrolysis, erythema multiforme)<\/li><li>tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) \u2013 TLS is a group of metabolic complications that can occur during cancer treatment.\u00a0They are caused by the breakdown products of dying cancer cells and may include: nausea, shortness of breath, irregular\u00a0pulse, muscle cramps, seizures, cloudy urine, and fatigue combined with abnormal laboratory values \u200b\u200b(high\u00a0potassium,\u00a0uric acid,\u00a0and phosphate levels and low calcium levels in the blood).\u00a0The complications can lead to altered kidney function and\u00a0acute\u00a0kidney failure<\/li><li>abnormal breakdown of muscle tissue that can lead to kidney problems (\u00a0rhabdomyolysis\u00a0)<\/li><li>abnormal changes in the brain that can cause several symptoms, including headache, confusion, seizures, and loss of vision (reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome)<\/li><li>painful sores on the skin (pyoderma gangrenosum)<\/li><li>inflammation\u00a0of the liver (\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>inflammation\u00a0of the thyroid gland<\/li><li>damage to the smallest blood vessels, which is called thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frequency not known<\/strong>&nbsp;(cannot be estimated from available data)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>an enlargement and weakening of a vessel wall or a rupture in a vessel wall (&nbsp;aneurysms&nbsp;and arterial dissections)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Sunitinib Avansor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date which is stated on the carton, can, and blister card after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original packaging.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special temperature instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine if you see that the package is damaged or appears to have been opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunitinib Avansor 12.5 mg hard capsules<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is sunitinib.&nbsp;Each capsule contains sunitinib malate equivalent to 12.5 mg sunitinib.&nbsp;Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Capsule contents:<\/em>&nbsp;povidone, cellulose, microcrystalline, croscarmellose sodium, (see section 2, &#8220;Sunitinib Avansor contains sodium&#8221;), magnesium stearate;<\/li><li><em>Capsule shell:<\/em>&nbsp;gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172).<\/li><li><em>Embossing ink:<\/em>&nbsp;shellac, titanium dioxide (E171), propylene glycol.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunitinib Avansor 25 mg hard capsules<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is sunitinib.&nbsp;Each capsule contains sunitinib malate equivalent to 25 mg of sunitinib.&nbsp;Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Capsule contents:<\/em>&nbsp;povidone, cellulose, microcrystalline, croscarmellose sodium, (see section 2, &#8220;Sunitinib Avansor contains sodium&#8221;), magnesium stearate;<\/li><li><em>Capsule shell:<\/em>&nbsp;gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172), black iron oxide (E172).<\/li><li><em>Embossing ink:<\/em>&nbsp;shellac, titanium dioxide (E171), propylene glycol.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sunitinib Avansor 50 mg hard capsules<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is sunitinib.&nbsp;Each capsule contains sunitinib malate equivalent to 50 mg of sunitinib.&nbsp;Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Capsule contents:<\/em>&nbsp;povidone, cellulose, microcrystalline, croscarmellose sodium, (see section 2, &#8220;Sunitinib Avansor contains sodium&#8221;), magnesium stearate;<\/li><li><em>Capsule shell:<\/em>&nbsp;gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171), red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172), black iron oxide (E172).<\/li><li><em>Embossing ink:<\/em>&nbsp;shellac, black iron oxide (E172), propylene glycol.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunitinib Avansor 12.5 mg: hard gelatin capsules (capsules) with orange cap and orange body, imprinted in white with \u201cSNB\u201d and \u201c12.5\u201d on the body.\u00a0The capsules contain an orange-colored powder.\u00a0Capsule size: 4 (length approx. 14 mm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunitinib Avansor 25 mg: hard gelatin capsules (capsules) with a caramel (light brown) cap and orange body, imprinted in white with \u201cSNB\u201d and \u201c25\u201d on the body.\u00a0The capsules contain an orange-colored powder.\u00a0Capsule size: 3 (length approx. 16 mm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunitinib Avansor 50 mg: hard gelatin capsules (capsules) with a caramel (light brown) cap and caramel body, imprinted in black with \u201cSNB\u201d and \u201c50\u201d on the body.\u00a0The capsules contain an orange-colored powder.\u00a0Capsule size: 1EL (extended; length approx. 20 mm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supplied in plastic cans with desiccant containing 30 capsules, in blisters with desiccant containing 28 or 30 capsules, and in single-dose blisters with desiccant containing 28 x 1 or 30 x 1 capsule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Evans Pharma Oy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technology 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>02150 Espoo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finland<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?-1.-documentTabPanel-tabs-panel-article~tools~bottom-articletools-printlink&amp;userType=2&amp;nplId=20191220000056\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sunitinib Avansor contains the active substance sunitinib, which is a protein kinase 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