Sunetic® 50mg Capsules (Sunitinib) – Targeted Therapy (Rx)

Quick answer: Sunetic 50mg (sunitinib) is an oral targeted therapy for advanced kidney cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours. Patients take the capsules at home in treatment cycles set by their oncologist. MedHub supplies it on prescription and delivers to every city in Pakistan.

For patients and families

What is Sunetic 50mg?

Sunetic 50mg is a hard capsule containing 50mg of sunitinib, made and marketed in Pakistan by Pharmasol. Sunitinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It blocks several signals that tumours use to grow and to build new blood vessels, which starves the cancer of the blood supply it needs.

What is it used for?

Oncologists prescribe sunitinib for three types of cancer:

• Advanced kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma): when the cancer has spread or cannot be removed by surgery.
• GIST: a tumour of the stomach or bowel wall, after imatinib has stopped working or could not be tolerated.
• Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: well-differentiated tumours that are growing and cannot be removed by surgery.

The 50mg capsule is the strength most patients start on for kidney cancer and GIST.

How is it taken?

You swallow the capsule once a day, with or without food, at about the same time each day. For kidney cancer and GIST, treatment usually runs in cycles: four weeks on the medicine followed by a two-week break. Your doctor decides the dose and the schedule, and may lower it if side effects build up. Avoid grapefruit and St John’s wort, which change sunitinib levels.

Common side effects

• Tiredness and weakness
• Diarrhoea, nausea, indigestion and mouth sores
• Sore, red or peeling skin on the palms and soles
• Higher blood pressure
• Yellow tint to the skin or pale hair, plus changes in taste

Contact your oncologist straight away if your eyes turn yellow or your urine darkens, or if you notice black stools, vomit blood, have chest pain, or become very breathless.

Storage

Store the capsules below 30°C in the original bottle or strip, protected from moisture, and out of the reach of children.

How to order from MedHub

1. Send a photo of your prescription on WhatsApp.
2. Our pharmacist confirms the price and stock with you.
3. We pack and deliver the capsules to your home or hospital.

Families in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia often order Sunetic 50mg for a parent’s next cycle through MedHub. If your oncologist lowers the dose, we also stock Sunetic 25mg and Sunetic 12.5mg. For liver and kidney cancer, ask about Sonib 200mg (sorafenib), or browse all our oncology medicines.

For healthcare professionals

• Composition: sunitinib (as malate) 50 mg per hard capsule
• Drug class: multi-targeted receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor
• Indications: gastrointestinal stromal tumour after failure of imatinib due to resistance or intolerance; advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma; unresectable or metastatic, well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours with disease progression
• Mechanism: inhibits PDGFR-α and -β, VEGFR-1, -2 and -3, KIT, FLT3, CSF-1R and RET, reducing tumour growth and angiogenesis
• Label dose: GIST and advanced RCC: 50 mg orally once daily for 4 weeks, followed by 2 weeks off (schedule 4/2); pancreatic NET: 37.5 mg once daily continuously. Adjust in 12.5 mg steps according to tolerability
• Monitoring / key precautions: boxed warning for hepatotoxicity; check liver tests at baseline and during each cycle; monitor blood pressure, thyroid function, blood counts and electrolytes; assess left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with cardiac risk; watch for QT prolongation, haemorrhage, hypoglycaemia, proteinuria and osteonecrosis of the jaw; interrupt before major surgery; avoid strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers, or adjust the dose
• Storage: below 30°C; protect from moisture
• Manufactured and marketed in Pakistan by: Pharmasol (Pvt) Ltd
• Pack: 30 capsules

Frequently asked questions

What is Sunetic 50mg used for?

Sunetic 50mg treats advanced kidney cancer and GIST that no longer responds to imatinib. Sunitinib is also approved for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours, usually at a lower daily dose made up from smaller capsules.

What is the Sunetic 50mg price in Pakistan?

Sunetic 50mg costs Rs 59,000 to Rs 85,000 per pack of 30 capsules. Prices can change with supply, so message us on WhatsApp for today’s price before you order.

Can I get Sunetic 50mg in Lahore, Karachi or Peshawar?

Yes. MedHub delivers across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Multan and Faisalabad.

Do I need a prescription for Sunetic 50mg?

Yes. Sunitinib is a prescription-only cancer medicine. Send a clear photo of your oncologist’s prescription on WhatsApp, and our pharmacist checks it before confirming your order.

How is Sunetic 50mg taken?

You take one capsule a day by mouth, with or without food, usually for four weeks followed by two weeks off. Your oncologist confirms the exact schedule.

How long does one pack of Sunetic 50mg last?

On the standard schedule, one pack of 30 capsules covers about one month of a six-week cycle. Plan your next order before the rest period ends so the new cycle starts on time.

Does Sunetic 50mg change skin or hair colour?

Yes, it can. Sunitinib is a yellow medicine, so some patients notice yellowish skin or lighter hair. This is harmless, but yellow eyes or dark urine need a call to your doctor.

Can I order Sunetic 50mg for my parents in Pakistan from abroad?

Yes. Many families in the UAE, UK and Saudi Arabia order through MedHub for parents in Pakistan. Share the prescription on WhatsApp, and our team guides you through payment and delivery to their home or hospital.

Last updated: 3 October 2026

This information is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.