SUTENT

Sutent Information

Sutent is a receptor protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitor and also an angiogenesis inhibitor, which inhibits the actions of vascular endothelial growth factor (also abbreviated VEGF).

Sutent Indications

Sutent Warnings

The intake of Sutent is known to generally trigger abnormal blood pressure and this is why your doctor or personal healthcare provider will want to regularly check your blood pressure during your treatment with Sutent. This medicine may lead to heart problems; this is why it is very important to inform your doctor if you experience tiredness, dizziness, swollen feet, swollen ankles, shortness of breath and faintness.

The use of this medicine, in vary rare cases, may lead to a bowel wall, a hole in the stomach or bleeding from the existing tumor. These medical conditions may have the following symptoms: vomiting and coughing blood, black and sticky stools and painful and swollen abdomen. Patients should inform their doctor if they have a thyroid disorder, high blood pressure, arrhythmias, a history of stroke, coronary artery disease, bypass surgery, transient ischemic attack, a personal or family history of Long QT syndrome, because if they are suffering from any of these conditions they might not be able to take Sutent.

However, in some cases, the use of this medication may be prescribed to such individuals; they need special dosage Also the women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant should not use this medicine without informing and discussing this with their doctor, as this medicine affects the baby.

Sutent Intake Guidelines

Patients are recommended to ask their personal healthcare provider to explain them exactly how they should take Sutent. It is recommended to listen and remember all of the doctor’s instructions. If the patients do not understand one or more of the doctor’s recommendations they should ask him again or contact a pharmacist for more information.

Every dose of Sutent must be taken with at least two quarts of fluid in order to avoid an upset stomach. Persons who are under treatment with this medicine should avoid drinking, should have an equilibrate diet and often wash their hands. Patients who are taking this medicine have a high risk of infection this is why it is recommended to avoid crowded places, people with colds. In order to reduce the nausea symptoms, patients are recommended to take anti-nausea drugs and to eat small and frequent meals.

Sutent Dosage

Sutent Overdose

Sutent Missed Dose

Sutent Side Effects

Patients are recommended to get emergency medical help when they experience any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives, swelling of the face, lips tongue and throat, itching and breathing problems. Patients are recommended to stop taking Sutent if they experience the following side effects: chest pain, uneven heart rate, breathing problems, weakness, tiredness, nausea, fatigue, asthenia, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, numbness or weakness on one side of the body, headaches, confusion, vision problems, speech and balance problems, swelling of the feet, swelling of the ankles, bloody, black, tarry stools, coughing up blood, easy bruising, easy bleeding.

Patients can continue taking this medicine but only after discussing with their doctor if they experience the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, upset stomach, diarrhea or constipation, unusual taste in the mouth, headache, joint and muscle pain, skin rash, hair loss, changes in skin or hair color.

Sutent Drug Reactions

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