Dosing & Uses

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Dosage Forms & Strengths

capsule

  • 12.5mg
  • 25mg
  • 37.5mg
  • 50mg

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

Indicated for treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) after disease progression on or intolerance to imatinib mesylate

50 mg PO qDay for 4 weeks, THEN 2 weeks drug-free, repeat cycle

Continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity

Renal Cell Carcinoma

Indicated for treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC)

50 mg PO qDay for 4 weeks, THEN 2 weeks drug-free, repeat cycle

Continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity

Adjuvant treatment of RCC

  • Indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients at high risk of recurrent RCC following nephrectomy
  • 50 mg PO qDay for 4 weeks, THEN 2 weeks drug-free, repeat cycle for a total of nine 6-week cycles

Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

Indicated for progressive, well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNET) in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic disease

37.5 mg PO qDay continuously without a scheduled off-treatment period

Continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity

Dosage Modifications

Dosage reductions for adverse effects

  • First dose reduction
    • GIST: 37.5 mg PO qDay
    • Advanced RCC: 37.5 mg PO qDay
    • Adjuvant RCC: 37.5 mg PO qDay
    • pNET: 25 mg PO qDay
  • Second dose reduction
    • GIST: 25 mg PO qDay
    • Advanced RCC: 25 mg PO qDay
    • Adjuvant RCC: Not applicable
    • pNET: Not applicable

Hepatotoxicity

  • Grade 3
    • Withhold until resolution to Grade <1 or baseline
    • Resume at reduced dose
    • Recurring Grade 3: Permanently discontinue
  • Grade 4
    • Permanently discontinue

Cardiovascular events

  • Asymptomatic cardiomyopathy
    • LVEF >20%, but <50% below baseline or below LLN if baseline not obtained
    • Withhold until resolution to Grade <1 or baseline, then resume at reduced dose
  • Congestive heart failure (CHF)
    • Clinically manifested CHF: Permanently discontinue

Hypertension

  • Grade 3
    • Withhold until resolution to Grade <1 or baseline, then resume at reduced dose
  • Grade 4
    • Permanently discontinue

Hemorrhagic events

  • Grade 3 or 4
    • Withhold until resolution to Grade <1 or baseline
    • Resume at a reduced dose or discontinue depending on severity and persistence of adverse reaction

Thrombotic microangiopathy

  • Any grade: Permanently discontinue

Proteinuria or nephrotic syndrome

  • Proteinuria only
    • ≥3 g/24 hr proteinuria: Withhold until resolution to Grade <1 or baseline
    • Resume at a reduced dose
  • Nephrotic syndrome or recurrent proteinuria
    • ≥3 g/24 hr despite dose reductions: Permanently discontinue

Dermatological toxicities

  • Any grade erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, or necrotizing fasciitis: Permanently discontinue

Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome

  • Any grade: Permanently discontinue

Osteonecrosis of the jaw

  • Any grade: Resume at reduced dose or discontinue depending on the severity and persistence of adverse reaction

Impaired wound healing

  • Any grade: Resume at reduced dose or discontinue depending on severity and persistence of the adverse reaction

Coadministration with CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers

  • Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
    • If coadministration unavoidable, consider reducing sunitinib dose
    • GIST or RCC: Minimum of 37.5 mg PO qDay
    • pNET: Minimum of 25 mg PO qDay
  • Strong CYP3A4 inducers
    • If coadministration unavoidable, consider increasing sunitinib dose
    • GIST or RCC: Not to exceed 87.5 mg PO qDay
    • pNET: Not to exceed 62.5 mg PO qDay
    • If dose increased, monitor carefully for toxicity

Renal impairment

  • No dose adjustment necessary with any degree of renal impairment in patients not on dialysis
  • ESRD on hemodialysis: No adjustment to the starting dose is required; however, compared to patients with normal renal function, the sunitinib exposure is 47% lower in patients with ESRD on hemodialysis; may require gradual dose increase (up to 2-fold) based on safety and tolerability

Hepatic impairment

  • Mild to moderate (Child-Pugh Class A or B): Dose adjustment not necessary for initial dose; monitor subsequent doses
  • Severe (Child-Pugh Class C): Not studied

Dosing Considerations

Monitor CBC count, blood chemistries

Safety and efficacy not established

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            Contraindicated (6)

            • dronedarone

              sunitinib and dronedarone both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • fluconazole

              sunitinib and fluconazole both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • lefamulin

              lefamulin will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lefamulin is contraindicated with CYP3A substrates know to prolong the QT interval.

            • posaconazole

              sunitinib and posaconazole both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • saquinavir

              sunitinib and saquinavir both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • thioridazine

              sunitinib and thioridazine both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            Serious - Use Alternative (111)

            • adagrasib

              adagrasib, sunitinib. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug prolongs the QTc interval, which may increased the risk of Torsade de pointes, other serious arryhthmias, and sudden death. If coadministration unavoidable, more frequent monitoring is recommended for such patients.

            • afatinib

              sunitinib increases levels of afatinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Reduce afatinib daily dose by 10 mg if not tolerated when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

            • alpelisib

              sunitinib will increase the level or effect of alpelisib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of alpelisib (BCRP substrate) with a BCRP inhibitor may increase alpelisib concentration, which may increase the risk of toxicities. If unable to avoid or use alternant drugs, closely monitor for increased adverse reactions.

            • amiodarone

              sunitinib and amiodarone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • amisulpride

              amisulpride and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ECG monitoring is recommended if coadministered.

            • anagrelide

              sunitinib and anagrelide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              anagrelide and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • apalutamide

              apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.

            • arsenic trioxide

              sunitinib and arsenic trioxide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • artemether

              artemether and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • artemether/lumefantrine

              sunitinib and artemether/lumefantrine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • asenapine

              sunitinib and asenapine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              asenapine and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • asenapine transdermal

              asenapine transdermal and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • bevacizumab

              bevacizumab, sunitinib. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Coadministration of bevacizumab and sunitinib is not recommended. Cases of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) have been reported. .

            • bosutinib

              sunitinib increases levels of bosutinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine

              sunitinib and buprenorphine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine buccal

              buprenorphine buccal and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine subdermal implant

              buprenorphine subdermal implant and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine transdermal

              buprenorphine transdermal and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • buprenorphine, long-acting injection

              buprenorphine, long-acting injection and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • carbamazepine

              carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ceritinib

              ceritinib and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              ceritinib will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • chloramphenicol

              chloramphenicol will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • chlorpromazine

              sunitinib and chlorpromazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • cimetidine

              cimetidine will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • clarithromycin

              clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              clarithromycin and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • cobicistat

              cobicistat will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • crizotinib

              crizotinib and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • deferiprone

              deferiprone, sunitinib. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of deferiprone with other drugs known to be associated with neutropenia or agranulocytosis; if an alternative is not possible, monitor absolute neutrophil count more frequently.

            • desflurane

              desflurane and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • disopyramide

              sunitinib and disopyramide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • dofetilide

              dofetilide increases toxicity of sunitinib by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • droperidol

              sunitinib and droperidol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • edoxaban

              sunitinib will increase the level or effect of edoxaban by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Dose adjustment may be required with strong P-gp inhibitors. DVT/PE treatment: Decrease dose to 30 mg PO once daily. NVAF: No dose reduction recommended

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • encorafenib

              encorafenib and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • entrectinib

              sunitinib and entrectinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • enzalutamide

              enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • eribulin

              eribulin and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for enhanced QTc-prolonging effects; if concurrent use is necessary then ECG monitoring is recommended.

            • erythromycin base

              erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              sunitinib and erythromycin base both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              sunitinib and erythromycin ethylsuccinate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              sunitinib and erythromycin lactobionate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • erythromycin stearate

              erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              sunitinib and erythromycin stearate both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • etrasimod

              etrasimod, sunitinib. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of additive immune system effects with etrasimod has not been studied in combination with antineoplastic, immune-modulating, or noncorticosteroid immunosuppressive therapies. Avoid coadministration during and in the weeks following administration of etrasimod.

            • fexinidazole

              fexinidazole and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of fexinidazole with drugs known to block potassium channels or prolong QT interval.

              fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

            • flecainide

              sunitinib and flecainide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • foscarnet

              sunitinib and foscarnet both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • glasdegib

              sunitinib and glasdegib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for increased risk of QTc interval prolongation.

            • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

              hydroxychloroquine sulfate and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ibutilide

              sunitinib and ibutilide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • idelalisib

              idelalisib will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates

            • iloperidone

              sunitinib and iloperidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • inotuzumab

              inotuzumab and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid concomitant use, obtain ECGs and electrolytes before and after initiation of any drug known to prolong QTc, and periodically monitor as clinically indicated during treatment.

            • isoflurane

              isoflurane and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • itraconazole

              itraconazole and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ivosidenib

              ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternative therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.

              sunitinib and ivosidenib both decrease QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ketoconazole

              ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use is unavoidable, consider reducing the sunitinib dose to a minimum dosage as 37.5 mg qDay (GIST and RCC), on a schedule of 4 weeks on treatment followed by 2 weeks off. For pNET patients, consider reducing to25 mg qDay.

            • lefamulin

              sunitinib and lefamulin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • levoketoconazole

              levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use is unavoidable, consider reducing the sunitinib dose to a minimum dosage as 37.5 mg qDay (GIST and RCC), on a schedule of 4 weeks on treatment followed by 2 weeks off. For pNET patients, consider reducing to25 mg qDay.

            • lofexidine

              sunitinib and lofexidine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • lonafarnib

              lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for adverse reactions and reduce CYP3A substrate dose in accordance with product labeling.

            • lopinavir

              lopinavir will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              sunitinib and lopinavir both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • macimorelin

              macimorelin and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Macimorelin causes an increase of ~11 msec in the corrected QT interval. Avoid coadministration with drugs that prolong QT interval, which could increase risk for developing torsade de pointes-type ventricular tachycardia. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs that are known to prolong the QT interval before administering macimorelin.

            • methadone

              sunitinib and methadone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • midostaurin

              sunitinib and midostaurin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • mirtazapine

              sunitinib and mirtazapine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • mobocertinib

              mobocertinib and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, reduce mobocertinib dose and monitor QTc interval more frequently.

            • moxifloxacin

              sunitinib and moxifloxacin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nefazodone

              nefazodone will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • nilotinib

              sunitinib and nilotinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ondansetron

              ondansetron and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid with congenital long QT syndrome; ECG monitoring recommended with concomitant medications that prolong QT interval, electrolyte abnormalities, CHF, or bradyarrhythmias.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ozanimod

              sunitinib increases toxicity of ozanimod by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Coadministration of ozanimod (a BCRP substrate) with BCRP inhibitors increases the exposure of the minor (RP101988, RP101075) and major active metabolites (CC112273, CC1084037) of ozanimod, which may increase the risk of ozanimod adverse reactions. .

            • palifermin

              palifermin increases toxicity of sunitinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Palifermin should not be administered within 24 hr before, during infusion of, or within 24 hr after administration of antineoplastic agents. Coadministration of palifermin within 24 hr of chemotherapy resulted in increased severity and duration of oral mucositis.

            • paliperidone

              sunitinib and paliperidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • panobinostat

              sunitinib and panobinostat both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Panobinostat is known to significantly prolong QT interval. Panobinostat prescribing information states use with drugs known to prolong QTc is not recommended.

            • pazopanib

              sunitinib and pazopanib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pentamidine

              sunitinib and pentamidine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pimavanserin

              sunitinib and pimavanserin both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pimozide

              sunitinib and pimozide both increase QTc interval. Contraindicated.

            • pitolisant

              sunitinib and pitolisant both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • pomalidomide

              sunitinib increases levels of pomalidomide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ponesimod

              sunitinib and ponesimod both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • procainamide

              sunitinib and procainamide both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • propafenone

              sunitinib and propafenone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • quinidine

              sunitinib and quinidine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ribociclib

              ribociclib increases toxicity of sunitinib by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rifabutin

              rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rifampin

              rifampin will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • rimegepant

              sunitinib will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of rimegepant (a BCRP substrate) with inhibitors of BCRP.

            • riociguat

              sunitinib will increase the level or effect of riociguat by decreasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of riociguat (substrate of CYP isoenzymes 1A1, 2C8, 3A, 2J2) with strong CYP inhibitors may require a decreased initial dose of 0.5 mg PO TID; monitor for signs of hypotension and reduce dose if needed

              sunitinib will increase the level or effect of riociguat by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of riociguat (P-gp substrate) with strong P-gp inhibitors may require a decreased initial dose of 0.5 mg PO TID; monitor for signs of hypotension and reduce dose if needed

            • ropeginterferon alfa 2b

              ropeginterferon alfa 2b, sunitinib. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Myelosuppressive agents can produce additive myelosuppression. Avoid use and monitor patients receiving the combination for effects of excessive myelosuppression.

            • saquinavir

              saquinavir increases levels of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for increased toxicity. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • selinexor

              selinexor, sunitinib. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Patients treated with selinexor may experience neurological toxicities. Avoid taking selinexor with other medications that may cause dizziness or confusion.

            • sevoflurane

              sevoflurane and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • siponimod

              siponimod and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              sunitinib and siponimod both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • sotalol

              sunitinib and sotalol both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • St John's Wort

              St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • talazoparib

              sunitinib will increase the level or effect of talazoparib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. BCRP inhibitors may increase systemic exposure of talazoparib (a BCRP substrate). If coadministration cannot be avoided, monitor for potential adverse reactions.

            • temsirolimus

              temsirolimus, sunitinib. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Combo may cause severe rash, gout, cellulitis.

            • tetrabenazine

              sunitinib and tetrabenazine both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • toremifene

              sunitinib and toremifene both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concurrent use of toremifene with agents causing QT prolongation should be avoided. If concomitant use is required it's recommended that toremifene be interrupted. If interruption not possible, patients requiring therapy with a drug that prolongs QT should be closely monitored. ECGs should be obtained for high risk patients.

            • trazodone

              sunitinib and trazodone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • tucatinib

              tucatinib will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

            • umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled

              sunitinib increases toxicity of umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            • vandetanib

              sunitinib, vandetanib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with drugs known to prolong QT interval; if a drug known to prolong QT interval must be used, more frequent ECG monitoring is recommended.

            • vemurafenib

              vemurafenib and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant use of vemurafenib with drugs that prolong QT interval is not recommended.

            • venetoclax

              sunitinib will increase the level or effect of venetoclax by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If a P-gp inhibitor must be used, reduce the venetoclax dose by at least 50%. Monitor more closely for signs of venetoclax toxicities.

            • vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled

              sunitinib increases toxicity of vilanterol/fluticasone furoate inhaled by QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Exercise extreme caution when vilanterol coadministered with drugs that prolong QTc interval; adrenergic agonist effects on the cardiovascular system may be potentiated.

            • voriconazole

              sunitinib and voriconazole both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • voxelotor

              voxelotor will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

            • ziprasidone

              sunitinib and ziprasidone both increase QTc interval. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            Monitor Closely (172)

            • acalabrutinib

              acalabrutinib, sunitinib. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may increase risk of myelosuppressive effects.

            • albuterol

              albuterol and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • alfuzosin

              sunitinib and alfuzosin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

              alfuzosin and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • amobarbital

              amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • apomorphine

              apomorphine and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aprepitant

              aprepitant will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • arformoterol

              arformoterol and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aripiprazole

              aripiprazole and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • armodafinil

              armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • artemether/lumefantrine

              artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atazanavir

              atazanavir will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • atomoxetine

              atomoxetine and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bedaquiline

              sunitinib and bedaquiline both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. ECG should be monitored closely

            • berotralstat

              sunitinib increases levels of berotralstat by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Reduced dose of berotralstat (a BCRP substrate) to 110 mg/day when coadministered with BCRP inhibitors.

            • betrixaban

              sunitinib increases levels of betrixaban by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Decrease betrixaban dose to 80 mg PO once, then 40 mg PO qDay if coadministered with a P-gp inhibitor.

            • bosentan

              bosentan will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • budesonide

              budesonide will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butabarbital

              butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • butalbital

              butalbital will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cenobamate

              cenobamate will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

            • ceritinib

              sunitinib increases levels of ceritinib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ciprofloxacin

              ciprofloxacin and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Ciprofloxacin elicits minimal effects on QT interval. Caution if used in combination with other drugs known to affect QT interval or in patients with other risk factors.

            • citalopram

              sunitinib and citalopram both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.

            • clozapine

              clozapine and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • conivaptan

              conivaptan will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cortisone

              cortisone will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • crizotinib

              crizotinib increases effects of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dose reduction may be needed for coadministered drugs that are predominantly metabolized by CYP3A. ECG monitoring is recommended, along with drugs that may prolong the QT interval.

            • crofelemer

              crofelemer increases levels of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.

            • cyclosporine

              cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dabigatran

              sunitinib will increase the level or effect of dabigatran by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Atrial fibrillation: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <30 mL/min. DVT/PE treatment: Avoid coadministering dabigatran with P-gp inhibitors if CrCl <50 mL/min

            • dabrafenib

              dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • darifenacin

              darifenacin will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • darunavir

              darunavir will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dasatinib

              dasatinib will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              dasatinib and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • deferasirox

              deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • degarelix

              degarelix and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • denosumab

              sunitinib, denosumab. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution should be taken in patients on concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems because of increased risk for serious infections.

            • deutetrabenazine

              deutetrabenazine and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. At the maximum recommended dose, deutetrabenazine does not prolong QT interval to a clinically relevant extent. Certain circumstances may increase risk of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death in association with drugs that prolong the QTc interval (eg, bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, coadministration with other drugs that prolong QTc interval, presence of congenital QT prolongation).

            • dexamethasone

              dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • DHEA, herbal

              DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dichlorphenamide

              dichlorphenamide and sunitinib both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diltiazem

              diltiazem will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dolasetron

              dolasetron and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • donepezil

              donepezil and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • doxepin

              doxepin and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dronedarone

              dronedarone will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • duvelisib

              duvelisib will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with duvelisib increases AUC of a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate which may increase the risk of toxicities of these drugs. Consider reducing the dose of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate and monitor for signs of toxicities of the coadministered sensitive CYP3A substrate.

              sunitinib will increase the level or effect of duvelisib by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of duvelisib (a BCRP substrate) with a BCRP transport inhibitor may increase levels or effects of duvelisib.

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • elagolix

              elagolix decreases levels of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

            • eliglustat

              sunitinib and eliglustat both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

              elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP3A4 inhibitor; contraindicated with CYP3A4 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

            • encorafenib

              encorafenib, sunitinib. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.

            • escitalopram

              escitalopram increases toxicity of sunitinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • eslicarbazepine acetate

              eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • etravirine

              etravirine will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ezogabine

              ezogabine, sunitinib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Slight and transient QT-prolongation observed with ezogabine, particularly when dose titrated to 1200 mg/day. QT interval should be monitored when ezogabine is prescribed with agents known to increase QT interval.

            • fedratinib

              fedratinib will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.

            • fingolimod

              sunitinib increases effects of fingolimod by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant therapy is expected to increase the risk of immunosuppression. Use caution when switching patients from long-acting therapies with immune effects. .

              fingolimod and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluconazole

              fluconazole will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluoxetine

              sunitinib and fluoxetine both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • fluphenazine

              sunitinib and fluphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluvoxamine

              fluvoxamine will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              sunitinib and fluvoxamine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosamprenavir

              fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosaprepitant

              fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fosphenytoin

              fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fostemsavir

              sunitinib and fostemsavir both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. QTc prolongation reported with higher than recommended doses of fostemsavir.

            • gemifloxacin

              gemifloxacin and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gemtuzumab

              sunitinib and gemtuzumab both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • gepirone

              gepirone and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • gilteritinib

              gilteritinib and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • glecaprevir/pibrentasvir

              sunitinib will increase the level or effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution when coadministering glecaprevir/pibrentasvir with P-gp/BCRP inhibitors.

            • goserelin

              goserelin increases toxicity of sunitinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • granisetron

              granisetron and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • grapefruit

              grapefruit will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • griseofulvin

              griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • haloperidol

              haloperidol and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • histrelin

              histrelin increases toxicity of sunitinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • hydrocortisone

              hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • hydroxyzine

              hydroxyzine and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • iloperidone

              iloperidone increases levels of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4.

            • indacaterol, inhaled

              indacaterol, inhaled, sunitinib. QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that are known to prolong the QTc interval may have an increased the risk of ventricular arrhythmias.

            • indinavir

              indinavir will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • isoniazid

              isoniazid will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • istradefylline

              istradefylline will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

            • lapatinib

              lapatinib will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              sunitinib and lapatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lenacapavir

              lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lencapavir may increase CYP3A4 substrates initiated within 9 months after last SC dose of lenacapavir, which may increase potential risk of adverse reactions of CYP3A4 substrates.

            • lenvatinib

              sunitinib and lenvatinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Lenvatinib prescribing information recommends monitoring ECG closely when coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

            • letermovir

              letermovir increases levels of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • leuprolide

              leuprolide increases toxicity of sunitinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • levofloxacin

              sunitinib and levofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lithium

              lithium and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • loperamide

              sunitinib and loperamide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lorlatinib

              lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • lumefantrine

              lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • maprotiline

              sunitinib and maprotiline both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • marijuana

              marijuana will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mefloquine

              sunitinib and mefloquine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • metronidazole

              metronidazole will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • miconazole vaginal

              miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mifepristone

              mifepristone, sunitinib. QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Use alternatives if available.

              mifepristone will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If concomitant use necessary, monitor patients for QT prolongation and consider reducing dose of sunitinib, based on individual safety and tolerability, in 12.5 mg decrements to minimum of 37.5 mg (GIST and RCC) or 25 mg (pNET) daily

            • mirtazapine

              mirtazapine and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mitotane

              mitotane decreases levels of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.

            • nafcillin

              nafcillin will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • naldemedine

              sunitinib increases levels of naldemedine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor naldemedine for potential adverse effects if coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.

            • nelfinavir

              nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nevirapine

              nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nifedipine

              nifedipine will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nilotinib

              nilotinib will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nintedanib

              sunitinib increases levels of nintedanib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If nintedanib adverse effects occur, management may require interruption, dose reduction, or discontinuation of therapy .

            • octreotide

              sunitinib and octreotide both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ofatumumab SC

              ofatumumab SC, sunitinib. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider the risk of additive immune system effects when coadministering immunosuppressive therapies with coadministration. When switching from therapies with immune effects, take into account the duration and mechanism of action of these therapies when initiating ofatumumab SC.

            • ofloxacin

              sunitinib and ofloxacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • olanzapine

              olanzapine and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • olodaterol inhaled

              sunitinib and olodaterol inhaled both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that prolong the QTc interval and may potentiate the effects of beta2 agonists on the cardiovascular system; increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias

            • osilodrostat

              osilodrostat and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • osimertinib

              osimertinib and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Conduct periodic monitoring with ECGs and electrolytes in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QTc interval.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for ECG changes if therapy is initiated in patients with drugs known to prolong QT interval.

            • oxcarbazepine

              oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ozanimod

              ozanimod and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The potential additive effects on heart rate, treatment with ozanimod should generally not be initiated in patients who are concurrently treated with QT prolonging drugs with known arrhythmogenic properties.

            • pasireotide

              sunitinib and pasireotide both increase QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • pentobarbital

              pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • perphenazine

              sunitinib and perphenazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenobarbital

              phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenytoin

              phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • posaconazole

              posaconazole will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • primaquine

              primaquine and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • primidone

              primidone will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • prochlorperazine

              sunitinib and prochlorperazine both decrease QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • promethazine

              sunitinib and promethazine both decrease QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quetiapine

              quetiapine, sunitinib. Either increases toxicity of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid use with drugs that prolong QT and in patients with risk factors for prolonged QT interval. Postmarketing cases show QT prolongation with overdose in patients with concomitant illness or with drugs known to cause electrolyte imbalance or prolong QT.

            • quinine

              sunitinib and quinine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quinupristin/dalfopristin

              quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • quizartinib

              quizartinib, sunitinib. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients more frequently with ECG if coadministered with QT prolonging drugs.

            • ranolazine

              sunitinib and ranolazine both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ribociclib

              ribociclib will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rifapentine

              rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rifaximin

              sunitinib increases levels of rifaximin by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rilpivirine

              rilpivirine increases toxicity of sunitinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Rilpivirine should be used with caution when co-administered with a drug with a known risk of Torsade de Pointes.

            • risperidone

              sunitinib and risperidone both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ritonavir

              ritonavir will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • romidepsin

              sunitinib and romidepsin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rucaparib

              rucaparib will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

            • rufinamide

              rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • secobarbital

              secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • selexipag

              sunitinib will increase the level or effect of selexipag by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Selexipag is a ABCG2 (BCRP) substrate. Monitor selexipag for increased pharmacologic or adverse effects when coadministered with ABCG2 (BCRP) inhibitors.

            • selpercatinib

              selpercatinib increases toxicity of sunitinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sertraline

              sertraline and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • siponimod

              siponimod and sunitinib both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution if coadministered because of additive immunosuppressive effects during such therapy and in the weeks following administration. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, consider the half-life and mode of action of these drugs to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects.

            • sipuleucel-T

              sunitinib decreases effects of sipuleucel-T by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • solifenacin

              solifenacin and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

              sunitinib and solifenacin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sorafenib

              sorafenib and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • stiripentol

              stiripentol, sunitinib. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.

            • tacrolimus

              sunitinib and tacrolimus both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

              tacrolimus and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tazemetostat

              tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tecovirimat

              tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

            • telavancin

              sunitinib and telavancin both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • teniposide

              sunitinib will increase the level or effect of teniposide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tipranavir

              tipranavir increases levels of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Potential for increased toxicity. Use alternatives if available. Increased risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

            • topiramate

              topiramate will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trastuzumab

              trastuzumab, sunitinib. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Neutropenia or febrile neutropenia incidence were increased when trastuzumab was coadministered with myelosuppressive chemotherapy.

            • trastuzumab deruxtecan

              trastuzumab deruxtecan, sunitinib. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Neutropenia or febrile neutropenia incidence were increased when trastuzumab was coadministered with myelosuppressive chemotherapy.

            • triclabendazole

              triclabendazole and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • trifluoperazine

              sunitinib and trifluoperazine both decrease QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • triptorelin

              triptorelin increases toxicity of sunitinib by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor. Increases risk of torsades de pointes.

            • valbenazine

              valbenazine and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vardenafil

              sunitinib and vardenafil both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • venlafaxine

              sunitinib and venlafaxine both decrease QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • verapamil

              verapamil will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voclosporin

              voclosporin, sunitinib. Either increases effects of the other by QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • voriconazole

              voriconazole will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • vorinostat

              sunitinib and vorinostat both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

              vorinostat and sunitinib both increase QTc interval. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • zafirlukast

              zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            Minor (6)

            • acetazolamide

              acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • anastrozole

              anastrozole will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • azithromycin

              azithromycin increases toxicity of sunitinib by QTc interval. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • chloroquine

              chloroquine increases toxicity of sunitinib by QTc interval. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cyclophosphamide

              cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • larotrectinib

              larotrectinib will increase the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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            Adverse Effects

            >10%

            Dyspepsia (MRCC 46%)

            Altered taste (MRCC 43%; GIST 21%)

            Fatigue (GIST 42%; MRCC 74%)

            Diarrhea (GIST 40%; MRCC 55%)

            Rash (MRCC 38%; GIST 14%)

            Vomiting (MRCC 37%; GIST 24%)

            Constipation (MRCC 34%; GIST 20%)

            Skin discoloration (MRCC 33%; GIST 30%)

            Abdominal pain (GIST 33%; MRCC 20%)

            Nausea (GIST 31%; MRCC 54%)

            Anorexia (MRCC 31%; GIST 33%)

            Mucositis/stomatitis (GIST 29%; MRCC 53%)

            Dyspnea (MRCC 28%; GIST 10%)

            HTN (MRCC 28%; GIST 15%)

            Arthralgia (MRCC 28%; GIST 12%)

            Bleeding (MRCC 26%; GIST 18%)

            Headache (MRCC 25%; GIST 13%)

            Asthenia (GIST 22%)

            Lymphopenia (MRCC 21%)

            Fever (GIST 18%; MRCC 15%)

            Limb pain (MRCC 18%)

            Back pain (MRCC 17%; GIST 11%)

            Myalgia (MRCC 17%; GIST 14%)

            Cough (MRCC 17%; GIST 8%)

            Dry skin (17%)

            Hair color changes (17%)

            Neutropenia (MRCC 13%; GIST 11%)

            Alopecia (MRCC 12%)

            Hand-foot syndrome (MRCC 12%; GIST 14%)

            Dehydration (MRCC 11%)

            1-10%

            Venous thrombotic events

            Hemorrhoids

            Pancreatitis

            Flu-like syndrome

            <1%

            Hepatotoxicity

            Acute renal failure

            Adrenal dysfunction

            Postmarketing Reports

            Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Thrombotic microangiopathy; hemorrhage associated with thrombocytopenia (hold dose, following resolution, treatment may be resumed at the discretion of the treating physician)

            Immune system disorders: Hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema infections and infestations: Serious infection (with or without neutropenia); necrotizing fasciitis, including of the perineum; most commonly observed infections include respiratory, urinary tract, skin infections, and sepsis

            Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Tumor lysis syndrome

            Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: Fistula formation, sometimes associated with tumor necrosis and/or regression; osteonecrosis of the jaw, and myopathy and/or rhabdomyolysis with or without acute renal failure

            Renal and urinary disorders: Renal impairment and/or failure; proteinuria; rare cases of nephrotic syndrome (discontinue treatment)

            Respiratory disorders: Pulmonary embolism; pulmonary hemorrhage, pleural effusion

            Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Pyoderma gangrenosum, including positive dechallenges

            Vascular disorders: Arterial thromboembolic events, most frequent events included CVA, TIA, cerebral infarction, arterial (including aortic) aneurysms, dissections, and rupture

            Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome

            Impaired wound healing

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            Black Box Warnings

            Hepatotoxicity

            • Hepatotoxicity may be severe, and in some cases, fatal; monitor hepatic function and interrupt, dose reduce, or discontinue as recommended

            Contraindications

            None

            Cautions

            Hemorrhagic events, some of which were fatal, have involved gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, tumor, urinary tract, and brain; interrupt therapy for Grade 3 or 4 hemorrhagic events until resolution to Grade less than or equal to 1 or baseline, then resume at a reduced dose; discontinue therapy in patients without resolution of Grade 3 or 4 hemorrhagic events; perform serial complete blood counts and physical examinations

            Adrenal hemorrhage observed in animal studies; monitor adrenal function in case of stress such as surgery, trauma, or severe infection

            Hyperthyroidism, some followed by hypothyroidism, have been reported; monitor thyroid function at baseline, periodically during treatment, and as clinically indicated; initiate and/or adjust therapies for thyroid dysfunction as appropriate

            Impaired wound healing reported; withhold therapy for at least 3 weeks prior to elective surgery; do not administer for at least 2 weeks following major surgery and until adequate wound healing; safety of resumption of therapy after resolution of wound healing complications has not been established

            Severe cutaneous reactions have been reported, including cases of erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis, some of which were fatal; necrotizing fasciitis, including fatal cases, also reported

            Advise women of childbearing potential of potential hazard to fetus

            Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS), some fatal, reported primarily in patients with RCC or GIST; patients generally at risk of TLS are those with high tumor burden prior to treatment; monitor these patients for TLS and manage as appropriate

            Thrombotic microangiopathy, including thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and hemolytic uremic syndrome, sometimes leading to renal failure or fatal outcome reported in clinical trials and postmarketing experience; not approved for use in combination with bevacizumab

            Hypoglycemia may occur; monitor blood glucose levels at baseline and regularly during and after discontinuation treatment; assess if antidiabetic drugs dosage modifications are necessary

            Monitor blood pressure at baseline and as clinically indicated; initiate and/or adjust antihypertensive therapy as appropriate; in cases of Grade 3 hypertension, withhold until resolution to Grade less than or equal to 1 or baseline, then resume at a reduced dose; discontinue therapy in patients who develop Grade 4 hypertension

            Hepatotoxicity

            • May cause severe hepatotoxicity, resulting in liver failure or death
            • Liver failure include jaundiced, elevated transaminases and/or hyperbilirubinemia in conjunction with encephalopathy, coagulopathy, and/or renal failure
            • Monitor liver function tests (alanine aminotransferase [ALT], aspartate aminotransferase [AST], and bilirubin) at baseline, during each cycle, and as clinically indicated
            • Interrupt for Grade 3 hepatotoxicity until resolution to Grade ≤1 or baseline, then resume at a reduced dose
            • Discontinue therapy in patients with Grade 4 hepatotoxicity, in patients without resolution of Grade 3 hepatotoxicity, in patients who subsequently experience severe changes in liver function tests and in patients who have other signs and symptoms of liver failure
            • Safety in patients with ALT or AST >2.5 x upper limit ofnormal (ULN) or with >5 x ULN and liver metastases not established
            • Cardiovascular risks: Consider monitoring leftventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) at baseline and periodically as clinically indicated; carefully monitor patients forclinical signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF); discontinue therapy in patients who experience clinical manifestations of CHF
            • Interrupt therapy and/or reduce dose in patients withoutclinical evidence of CHF who have an ejection fraction of >20% but < 50% below baseline or below lower limit of normal if baseline ejection fraction was not obtained

            QT interval prolongation and Torsade de Pointes

            • Therapy can cause QT interval prolongation in a dose-dependent manner, which may lead to increased risk for ventricular arrhythmias including Torsade de Pointes
            • Monitor patients who are at higher risk of developing QT interval prolongation, including patients with history of QT interval prolongation, patients who are taking antiarrhythmics, or patients with relevant pre-existing cardiac disease, bradycardia, or electrolyte disturbances
            • Consider periodic monitoring of electrocardiograms and electrolytes (eg, magnesium, potassium) during treatment
            • Monitor QT interval more frequently when drug is concomitantly administered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or drugs known to prolong QT interval; consider reducing dose

            Proteinuria

            • Proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome reported; some of these cases have resulted in renal failure and fatal outcomes; monitor patients for development or worsening of proteinuria
            • Perform baseline and periodic urinalyses during treatment, with follow-up measurement of 24-hour urine protein as clinically indicated
            • Interrupt therapy and dose reduce for 24-hour urine protein of 3 or more grams; discontinue treatment for patients with nephrotic syndrome or repeat episodes of 24-hour urine protein of 3 or more grams despite dose reductions
            • The safety of continued treatment in patients with moderate to severe proteinuria has not been evaluated

            Osteonecrosis

            • Osteonecrosis of the jaw reported; concomitant exposure to other risk factors, such as bisphosphonates or dental disease/invasive dental procedures, may increase risk of ONJ
            • Perform oral examination prior to initiation of therapy and periodically during therapy; advise patients regarding good oral hygiene practices
            • Withhold treatment for at least 3 weeks prior to scheduled dental surgery or invasive dental procedures, if possible; withhold treatment for development of ONJ until complete resolution; the safety of resumption after resolution of osteonecrosis of the jaw not established

            Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS)

            • RPLS some of which were fatal reported
            • Patients can present with hypertension, headache, decreased alertness, altered mental functioning, and visual loss, including cortical blindness
            • Magnetic resonance imaging is necessary to confirm diagnosis; withhold therapy until resolution;
            • Safety of reinitiating therapy in patients with RPLS unknown

            Cardiovascular risks

            • Cardiovascular events (eg, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, myocardial ischemia, and myocardial infarction), some of which were fatal, have been reported
            • Increased risk for heart failure and high grade heart failure; discontinue treatment if patient presents with signs or symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF); interrupt and/or reduce dose in patients without clinical evidence of CHF who either have an ejection fraction (EF) of >20% but <50% below baseline or below the lower limit of normal if baseline EF is not obtained
            • Cardiac dysfunction occurs 28 to 180 days after sunitinib initiation and most commonly after the third cycle
            • Heart failure risk is associated with preexisting hypertension and coronary artery disease
            • Monitor for signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure

            Drug interaction overview

            • Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
              • Use an alternative with no or minimal CYP3A4 activity
              • Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase sunitinib concentrations
            • Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers
              • Use an alternative with no or minimal CYP3A4 activity
              • Coadministration with CYP3A4 inducers may decrease sunitinib concentrations
            • Coadministration with QT-prolonging drugs
              • Treatment is associated with QTc interval prolongation; monitor QT interval with ECGs more frequently in patients who require treatment with concomitant medications known to prolong the QT interval
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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy

            Based on animal reproduction studies and its mechanism of action, fetal harm may occur when administered to pregnant females

            No data available in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk

            Verify pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential before initiating treatment

            Animal data

            • Oral administration of sunitinib to pregnant rats and rabbits throughout organogenesis resulted in teratogenicity (embryolethality, craniofacial and skeletal malformations) at 5.5 and 0.3 times the combined AUC (the combined systemic exposure of sunitinib plus its active metabolite) in patients administered the recommended daily doses of 50 mg, respectively
            • Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus

            Contraception

            • Females of reproductive potential: Use effective contraceptive during treatment and for at least 4 weeks after final dose
            • Males with female partners of reproductive potential: Use effective contraceptive during treatment and for 7 weeks after final dose

            Infertility

            • Based on findings in animals, male and female fertility may be impaired

            Lactation

            There is no information regarding the presence of sunitinib and its metabolites in human milk

            Sunitinib and its metabolites were excreted in rat milk at concentrations up to 12-fold higher than in plasma

            Advise females not to breastfeed during treatment and for at least 4 weeks after final dose

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Multikinase inhibitor (including VEGF and PDGF receptor tyrosine kinases) some of which are implicated in tumor growth, angiogenesis, and metastasis

            Absorption

            Steady-state concentrations of sunitinib and its primary active metabolite are achieved within 10-14

            Peak plasma time: 6-12 hr

            Distribution

            Vd: 2,230 L

            Protein bound

            • Sunitinib: 95%
            • Active metabolite: 90%

            Metabolism

            Primarily metabolized by CYP3A4 to its primary active metabolite, which is further metabolized by CYP3A4

            Elimination

            Clearance: 34-62 L/hr

            Half-life

            • Single-oral dose: ~40-60 hr
            • Active metabolite: 80-110 hr

            Excretion

            • Feces: ~ 61%
            • Urine: ~16%
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            Administration

            Oral administration

            Take with or without food

            Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit during your treatment

            Missed dose

            • Missed dose <12 hr: Take the missed dose right away
            • Missed dose >12 hr: Take next dose at regular time
            • Do not make up missed dose

            Storage

            Tablets: Store at room temperature at 68-77°F (20-25°C)

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            Patient Education
            sunitinib malate oral

            SUNITINIB - ORAL

            (soo-NI-ti-nib)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Sutent

            WARNING: Rarely, sunitinib has caused severe (sometimes fatal) liver problems. Get medical help right away if you develop symptoms of liver problems such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, severe stomach/abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, or yellowing eyes/skin. Your doctor will monitor for liver problems with blood tests. Tell all of your doctors and pharmacists if you have ever stopped taking sunitinib because of liver problems (including high liver enzymes).

            USES: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (kidney, pancreas, and intestinal). It is also used to treat people who are at high risk of the kidney cancer coming back again after having kidney surgery. Sunitinib works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer tumors. It also works by slowing the growth of new blood vessels within the tumor.

            HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking sunitinib and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. For some conditions, you may be directed to take this medication for a specific period of time followed by another period of time off of the drug. For other conditions, you may be directed to take sunitinib every day without a break. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.Drink plenty of fluids during treatment with this medication, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often without your doctor's approval. Your condition will not improve any faster, and the risk of serious side effects may be increased.Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor or pharmacist says you may do so safely. Grapefruit can increase the chance of side effects with this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

            SIDE EFFECTS: See also Warning section.Upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, change in taste, decreased appetite, dry/cracked/thickened skin, watering eyes, swelling around eyes, numbness/tingling of arms/legs, or tiredness may occur. In some cases, drug therapy may be necessary to prevent or relieve nausea/vomiting/diarrhea. Eating several small meals or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects. If these effects last or get worse, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.This medication may cause patchy or complete hair loss and changes in hair/skin color. These effects are not harmful. However, talk to your doctor for more details since changes in skin color may also be a sign of a more serious condition.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: headache, rash/blisters on palms of hands/soles of feet, sores/pain on the tongue/mouth, easy bruising/bleeding, cold/heat intolerance, pain/redness/swelling of arms or legs, black/bloody stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, coughing up blood, slow wound healing, jaw pain, toe/joint pain, signs of low blood sugar (such as hunger, shakiness, fast heartbeat, sweating), symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain), mental/mood changes (such as decreased alertness, irritability, nervousness), vision changes (such as decreased vision).This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Your doctor may control your blood pressure with medication.Sunitinib sometimes causes side effects due to the rapid destruction of cancer cells (tumor lysis syndrome). To lower your risk, your doctor may add a medication and tell you to drink plenty of fluids. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as: signs of kidney problems (such as painful urination, cloudy/pink/bloody urine, change in the amount of urine), muscle spasms/weakness.Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: trouble breathing, chest/jaw/left arm pain, sudden/severe back pain, weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, severe dizziness, fainting, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, seizures.Sunitinib has rarely caused very serious (possibly fatal) skin reactions. Get medical help right away if you develop symptoms of serious skin reactions, including: rash, hot/peeling/blistering/painful skin, red/purple skin.This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills, cough).A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: Before taking sunitinib, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: bleeding problems, heart problems (such as heart attack), high blood pressure, liver problems, kidney disease, thyroid disease, diabetes, blood vessel problems (such as an aneurysm or a tear/break in the aorta or other blood vessels).Sunitinib may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may cause QT prolongation. Before using sunitinib, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about using sunitinib safely.Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without the consent of your doctor, and avoid contact with people who have recently received oral polio vaccine or flu vaccine inhaled through the nose.To lower the chance of getting cut, bruised or injured, use caution with sharp objects like safety razors or nail cutters and avoid activities such as contact sports.Wash your hands well to prevent the spread of infections.Some people taking sunitinib may have serious jawbone problems. Your doctor should check your mouth before you start this medication. Tell your dentist that you are taking this medication before you have any dental work done. To help prevent jawbone problems, have regular dental exams and learn how to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you have jaw pain, tell your doctor and dentist right away.Before having surgery (including dental procedures), tell your doctor or dentist about this medication and all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).This medication may cause wounds to heal slowly or poorly. Your doctor or dentist may tell you to temporarily stop treatment with this medication at least 3 weeks before surgery or a dental procedure. Ask your doctor or dentist for specific instructions about when to stop and when to restart treatment with this medication. Tell your doctor/dentist right away if you have wounds that are not healing well.Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially QT prolongation (see above).Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using sunitinib. Sunitinib may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test before you start this medication. Women using this medication should ask about reliable forms of birth control during treatment and for 4 weeks after the last dose. Men using this medication should ask about reliable forms of birth control during treatment and for 7 weeks after the last dose. If you or your partner becomes pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication.It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breastfeeding is not recommended while using this drug and for 4 weeks after the last dose. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug include: bevacizumab, "blood thinners" (anticoagulants such as warfarin, heparins).Many drugs besides sunitinib may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation), including amiodarone, dofetilide, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), among others. Before using sunitinib, report all medications you are currently using to your doctor or pharmacist.Other medications can affect the removal of sunitinib from your body, which may affect how sunitinib works. Examples include azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole, itraconazole), cimetidine, HIV protease inhibitors (such as saquinavir), macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), ritonavir, St. John's wort, certain drugs used to treat seizures (such as phenytoin, phenobarbital), among others.

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood pressure, complete blood count, heart/liver/kidney/thyroid function, blood sugar, uric acid level, pancreatic enzymes, urine protein levels, blood mineral levels such as sodium, potassium, phosphate) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

            MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is less than 12 hours before the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information about enrolling in MedicAlert, call 1-888-633-4298 (US) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

            Information last revised October 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

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