What is Sunitinib?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Sunitinib is an antineoplastic agent, tyrosine kinase inhibitor, also known as a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), and treatment of advanced renal cell cancer (RCC).
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How do members experience Sunitinib?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renal cell cancer | 8 | 9 | |
| Lung metastasis | 2 | 2 | |
| Bone metastases | 1 | 1 | |
| Gastrointestinal stromal tumors | 1 | 0 | |
| Lung carcinoid tumor | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 2 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 2 | |
| Acid reflux | 1 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 1 | |
| Bleeding (hemorrhage) | 1 | |
| Change in taste | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 0 |
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