What is Surufatinib?

May 10, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Introduction
Surufatinib is a targeted therapy drug. It can generally be used under the guidance of a doctor for patients with neuroendocrine tumors originating from either pancreatic or non-pancreatic sources, particularly when the tumors cannot be surgically removed or have already metastasized. Surufatinib belongs to the class of anti-tumor drugs and specifically falls within the category of targeted therapies. It helps enhance immune function and can inhibit or improve disease progression.

Surufatinib is a targeted therapy drug primarily used to inhibit neuroendocrine tumors, with specific details as follows:

The main formulation of surufatinib is capsules, and it belongs to the class of oral tyrosine kinase inhibitors. For patients with pancreatic or non-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors that are unresectable by surgery or have already metastasized, medications containing surufatinib are generally prescribed under medical supervision to suppress disease progression. Surufatinib is classified as an antitumor agent and also falls within the category of targeted drugs. It exerts inhibitory effects on vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFR) and fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFR), thereby enhancing immune function and suppressing or improving the condition.

To avoid excessive adverse reactions and ensure optimal drug efficacy, this medication should be taken strictly under the guidance of a physician.