Sutent
Warnings
What may interact with Sutent?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-cisapride
-dronedarone
-fluconazole
-pimozide
-posaconazole
-saquinavir
-thioridazine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-certain antibiotics like clarithromycin, rifabutin, rifapentine, rifampin, and telithromycin
-certain medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole, itraconazole, or voriconazole
-certain medicines for irregular heart beat like amiodarone, encainide, flecainide, propafenone, quinidine
-certain medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-dexamethasone
-dofetilide
-grapefruit juice
-nefazodone
-other medicines that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
-St. John''s Wort
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Sutent?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-bleeding problems
-dental disease or wear dentures
-diabetes
-having surgery
-heart disease
-high blood pressure
-history of irregular heartbeat
-history of low levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium in the blood
-kidney disease (other than cancer)
-liver disease
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to sunitinib, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Sutent?
Visit your doctor for regular check ups. Talk to your doctor about any new or unusual health problems. You will need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
Tell your dentist and dental surgeon that you are taking this medicine. You should not have major dental surgery while on this medicine or for 3 weeks before having this medicine. See your dentist to have a dental exam and fix any dental problems before starting this medicine. Take good care of your teeth while on this medicine. Make sure you see your dentist for regular follow-up appointments.
Before having surgery or dental work, talk to your health care provider to make sure it is ok. This drug can increase the risk of poor healing of your surgical site or wound. You will need to stop this drug for 3 weeks before surgery. After surgery, wait at least 2 weeks before restarting this drug. Make sure the surgical site or wound is healed enough before restarting this drug. Talk to your health care provider if questions.
Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for 4 weeks after stopping it. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. Men should not father a child while taking this medicine and for 7 weeks after stopping it. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Men should inform their doctors if they wish to father a child. This medicine may lower sperm counts. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine or for 4 weeks after the last dose.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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