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Sunitinib

· Trade Name
Sutent

· Generic Name
SUNITINIB

· Drug Class
Cancer medication
Gastrointestinal cancer medication
Kidney cancer medication

· How It Works
Medication blocks an enzyme and inhibits cancer cell growth; new blood supply to cancer cells.

· Serious Side Effects
blood clot
bone marrow toxicity
heart failure
heart attack
bleeding
high blood pressure
immune system suppression
infections
kidney damage
kidney failure
muscle break down
pancreatitis
thyroid dysfunction
seizures

· Common Side Effects
anemia
bleeding
bone marrow toxicity
constipation
cough
diarrhea
headache
joint pain
liver damage
loss of appetite
muscle pain
nausea
rash
stomach ache
vomiting

Posted on June 9, 2009