Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Sutent Capsule
Sutent Capsule
| Generic name | sunitinib (as sunitinib malate) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Protein kinase inhibitor (multikinase inhibitor) |
| Forms | Capsules (12.5 mg, 25 mg, 37.5 mg, 50 mg) |
Sutent is a cancer medicine that comes as a capsule you swallow. It contains sunitinib, a drug that blocks certain proteins cancer cells need to grow and spread.
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- Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
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