Sutent 12,5 mg, 25 mg and 50 mg Hard capsules
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 31 January 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of GIST, MRCC, and pNET.
Dosage (summary)
GIST/MRCC: 50 mg daily for 4 weeks, then 2-week rest. pNET: 37.5 mg daily.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy; not recommended during breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers
- Ketoconazole
- Rifampicin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to sunitinib
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Common side effects
- Fatigue
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Hypertension
- Skin discolouration
Counselling Points
- Monitor blood pressure regularly
- Avoid pregnancy during treatment
- Report any signs of severe skin reactions
Serious warnings
- Severe cutaneous reactions
- Haemorrhage
- Gastrointestinal perforation
- Cardiovascular events
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