Has anyone used this new chemo-therapy pill named SUTENT?!
Question:
Has anyone used this new chemo-therapy pill named SUTENT?
If so what unusal side effects have you either encountered from it or know of some one having? I would really like to know.
Answers:
this is wht i found on the internet:
Notable side effects included diarrhea, hypertension, skin discoloration, mucositis, fatigue, and hypothyroidism. Neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and decreases in left ventricular ejection fraction have also been seen with sunitinib/sutent.
this is the official sutent website:
http://www.sutent.com/
SUTENT may harm an unborn baby (cause birth defects). Do not become pregnant. If you do become pregnant, tell your doctor right away. Stop taking SUTENT. Do not breastfeed while taking SUTENT.
SUTENT may cause heart problems. Tell your doctor if you feel very tired, are short of breath, or have swollen feet and ankles.
SUTENT may cause your blood pressure to rise (hypertension). Your doctor may check your blood pressure. You may need treatment for high blood pressure.
SUTENT may cause a hole in your stomach or bowel wall or bleeding from the tumor. These side effects could cause symptoms such as painful, swollen abdomen, vomiting blood, and black, sticky stools. Your doctor can tell you other symptoms to watch for.
SUTENT may cause bleeding, most often from the nose. You may also see bleeding from your gums, rectum, or any wounds that you have. Tell your doctor if you have any bleeding.
SUTENT may interact with other treatments or products. Tell your doctor or nurse about each medicine, vitamin, or herbal product that you use. Do not take St. John’s wort while taking SUTENT. Also, do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking SUTENT.
Make sure to tell any new doctor or nurse that you are taking SUTENT.
You may have side effects or reactions to SUTENT. For most patients, the side effects of SUTENT are moderate and may be managed. Some side effects can be serious. Your doctor may change your dose or stop your treatment with SUTENT. Make sure you talk to your doctor or nurse about any side effects or concerns you have. Some of the most common side effects of SUTENT include gastrointestinal problems, fatigue, skin or hair changes, swelling, mouth sores, and taste changes. Be sure to tell your doctor or nurse if you have a change or increase in any of these side effects.