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Where can I find PMDA database information for generic versions of Sutent (sunitinib)?
For Japan, the PMDA database you’ll usually use to check products and listings related to generic “Sutent” (sunitinib) is the PMDA search portal for drug information and approvals. You can search by the brand name “Sutent” and the active ingredient “sunitinib,” then look for entries labeled as generic or “後発医薬品” (pharmaceutical generics).
To do this efficiently, search using both terms:
- Brand: Sutent
- Generic name: sunitinib (シロ? varies by language), then filter results for generic listings (後発).
How do I search PMDA for “generic Sutent” specifically?
A practical workflow is:
1. Go to PMDA’s drug/approval search page.
2. Search for “Sutent.”
3. If results are mostly branded-only, repeat the search using the INN “sunitinib” and try different spellings if the system expects Japanese entries.
4. Open candidate result pages and confirm the product type (generic vs branded).
Because product pages can be organized by applicant/approval category, brand-name searches sometimes miss the generic entries unless you also search by the generic substance name.
What exact fields should I look for in the PMDA generic entry?
When you open a relevant PMDA result, check for:
- Active ingredient (sunitinib)
- Dosage form/strength (so you match the same formulation as the Sutent you care about)
- Generic classification (generic/pharmaceutical generic vs innovator)
- Application/approval dates or revision timeline (if shown)
If there are multiple generics, how can I tell which one matches a specific Sutent dose?
Sutent exists in specific strengths and formulations. In the PMDA results, match by:
- Strength (e.g., mg)
- Dosage form (capsules, etc.)
- Manufacturer/applicant
That way you avoid accidentally selecting a different formulation that might also contain sunitinib but is not the one you intended.
I need the link—what PMDA page should I use?
If you tell me which language you want (English or Japanese) and which PMDA database you mean (drug approvals, labeling, or another PMDA search tool), I can point you to the most appropriate PMDA search page and the exact search terms to use.
Quick clarifying questions (so I can give the right PMDA link)
- Do you mean “Sutent” in Japan (PMDA), not FDA/EMA?
- Are you looking for:
- an approved generic product listing, or
- the PMDA review/approval record, or
- the package insert/labeling?
- Which Sutent strength/formulation (if you know it)?