Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST)

Indication for Sunitinib

Population group: Suitable for both men and women, only adults (18 years old or older)

Sunitinib is indicated for the treatment of unresectable and/or metastatic malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) in adults after failure of imatinib treatment due to resistance or intolerance.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

50 mg once daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

50 - 50 mg

Dosage regimen

From 50 To 50 mg once every day for 28 day(s)

Detailed description

The recommended dose of sunitinib is 50 mg taken orally once daily, for 4 consecutive weeks, followed by a 2-week rest period (Schedule 4/2) to comprise a complete cycle of 6 weeks.

Dosage considerations

It may be taken with or without food.

Active ingredient

Sunitinib inhibits multiple RTKs that are implicated in tumour growth, neoangiogenesis, and metastatic progression of cancer.

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