Ingredient

Sunitinib Malate

Sunitinib malate is an anticancer agent that inhibits the growth of malignant tumor cells.

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MFDS ingredient code M249050

What does it do?

Sunitinib malate is a targeted anticancer agent used in the treatment of various types of cancer. This ingredient works by blocking specific enzymes, thereby preventing the proliferation of cancer cells. It is primarily used in the treatment of renal cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

Sunitinib malate inhibits enzymes that promote the formation of blood vessels around cancer cells. This reduces the nutrient supply to the cancer cells, thereby inhibiting their growth. It also interferes with the intracellular signaling in cancer cells to stop their proliferation.

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Good to know

Sunitinib malate is a multi-targeted anticancer agent that simultaneously blocks several receptor tyrosine kinases. As a result, it has efficacy against various cancer types, distinguishing it from other single-target drugs. Management of side effects is important and it is used under professional medical supervision.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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