Generic name:sunitinib [ soo-NIT-in-ib ]
Drug classes:Multikinase inhibitors, VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors
What is Sutent?
Sutent is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Sutent is a prescription medicine used to treat certain types of advanced or progressive tumors of the stomach, intestines, esophagus, pancreas, or kidneys.
It is not known if Sutent is safe and effective in children.
Warnings
Sutent can cause severe or fatal effects on your liver. You will need frequent blood tests to check your liver function during treatment. Call your doctor if you have any signs of a liver problem, such as right-sided upper stomach pain, itching, dark urine, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Sutent if you are allergic to sunitinib.
To make sure Sutent is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney problems other than cancer;
heart disease, high blood pressure;
low blood sugar, or diabetes;
bleeding problems;
long QT syndrome (in you or a family member);
a thyroid disorder; or
surgery (or if you plan to have surgery).
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