Review the side-effects of Sunitinib as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Fatigue, weakness, fever, diarrhea, nausea, mouth ulcer, vomiting, indigestion, abdominal pain, constipation, high blood pressure, swelling in the extremities, rash, hand-foot syndrome, skin discoloration, dry skin, hair color changes, altered taste, headache, back pain, joint pain, cough, difficulty in breathing, loss of appetite, and bleeding.
Gastrointestinal - Dry mouth, reflux, flatulence, mouth pain, burning tongue, and piles.
Heart - High blood pressure, fluid retention, and chest pain.
Skin - Hair loss, redness, and itching.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, depression, and sleeplessness.
Musculoskeletal - Limb discomfort.
Endocrine - Thyroid deficiency.
Respiratory - Throat pain and upper respiratory tract infection.
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Miscellaneous- Necrotizing fasciitis and pyoderma gangrenosum.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Fatigue, weakness, fever, diarrhea, nausea, mouth ulcer, vomiting, indigestion, abdominal pain, constipation, high blood pressure, swelling in the extremities, rash, hand-foot syndrome, skin discoloration, dry skin, hair color changes, altered taste, headache, back pain, joint pain, cough, difficulty in breathing, loss of appetite, and bleeding.
Gastrointestinal - Dry mouth, reflux, flatulence, mouth pain, burning tongue, and piles.
Heart - High blood pressure, fluid retention, and chest pain.
Skin - Hair loss, redness, and itching.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, depression, and sleeplessness.
Musculoskeletal - Limb discomfort.
Endocrine - Thyroid deficiency.
Respiratory - Throat pain and upper respiratory tract infection.
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Miscellaneous- Necrotizing fasciitis and pyoderma gangrenosum.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Sunitinib
Sunitinib(Sutent) generic is a multikinase inhibitor, prescribed for gastrointestinal stromal tumor or renal cell carcinoma (RCC), and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNET). It works by preventing the growth of cancer cells.Trade Names for Sunitinib
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