Sunitinib Interactions
Sunitinib is used to treat gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST; a type of tumor that grows in the stomach, intestine (bowel), or esophagus (tube that connects the throat with the stomach) in people with tumors that were not treated successfully with imatinib (Gleevec) or people who cannot take imatinib. Sunitinib is also used to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC, a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the kidneys). Sunitinib is also used to help prevent the return of RCC in people who have RCC that has not spread and have had a kidney removed. Sunitinib is also used to treat pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNET, a type of tumor that begins in certain cells of the pancreas) in people with tumors that have worsened and cannot be treated with surgery. Sunitinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps stop or slow the spread of cancer cells and may help shrink tumors.
Brand Names Associated with Sunitinib
- Sunitinib
- Sutent®
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- Major
- Omeprazole
- Azithromycin
- Sertraline
- Quetiapine
- Risperidone
- Esomeprazole
- Clarithromycin
- Pantoprazole
- Escitalopram
- Trazodone
- Fluoxetine
- Citalopram
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Venlafaxine
- Famotidine
- Hydroxyzine
- Amitriptyline
- Paroxetine
- Ondansetron
- Mirtazapine
- Donepezil
- Methotrexate
- Lansoprazole
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Ciprofloxacin
- Morphine
- Deutetrabenazine
- Amiodarone
- Flecainide
- Carbamazepine
- Olanzapine
- Nortriptyline
- Ceritinib
- Idelalisib
- Dabrafenib
- Osimertinib
- Tamoxifen
- Nilotinib
- Ivosidenib
- Pexidartinib
- Lapatinib
- Pacritinib
- Pazopanib
- Crizotinib
- Gilteritinib
- Enzalutamide
- Vemurafenib
- Vorinostat
- Encorafenib
- Vandetanib
- Glasdegib
- Apalutamide
- Mobocertinib
- Toremifene
- Panobinostat
- Fedratinib
- Ribociclib
- Adagrasib
- Lenvatinib
- Mitotane
- Sorafenib
- Abametapir
- Alfuzosin
- Amisulpride
- Amoxapine
- Anagrelide
- Apomorphine
- Aripiprazole
- Aripiprazole Lauroxil
- Arsenic Trioxide
- Asciminib
- Asenapine
- Astemizole
- Atazanavir
- Avacopan
- Bedaquiline
- Boceprevir
- Bretylium
- Buserelin
- Chloroquine
- Chlorpromazine
- Clofazimine
- Clomipramine
- Clothiapine
- Clozapine
- Cobicistat
- Conivaptan
- Daridorexant
- Dasatinib
- Degarelix
- Delamanid
- Desipramine
- Deslorelin
- Dexamethasone
- Dexlansoprazole
- Dexmedetomidine
- Disopyramide
- Dofetilide
- Dolasetron
- Domperidone
- Doxepin
- Droperidol
- Ebastine
- Efavirenz
- Eltrombopag
- Entrectinib
- Eribulin
- Erythromycin
- Etrasimod
- Felbamate
- Fexinidazole
- Fingolimod
- Formoterol
- Foscarnet
- Fosnetupitant
- Fosphenytoin
- Fostemsavir
- Galantamine
- Gatifloxacin
- Gemifloxacin
- Gepirone
- Gonadorelin
- Goserelin
- Granisetron
- Halofantrine
- Haloperidol
- Histrelin
- Ibutilide
- Iloperidone
- Imipramine
- Indinavir
- Inotuzumab Ozogamicin
- Itraconazole
- Ivabradine
- Lanreotide
- Lefamulin
- Leuprolide
- Levofloxacin
- Lofexidine
- Lopinavir
- Lumacaftor
- Lumefantrine
- Macimorelin
- Mavacamten
- Mefloquine
- Methadone
- Methotrimeprazine
- Metronidazole
- Mifepristone
- Mizolastine
- Momelotinib
- Moricizine
- Morphine Sulfate Liposome
- Moxifloxacin
- Nafarelin
- Nefazodone
- Netupitant
- Nirogacestat
- Norfloxacin
- Octreotide
- Ofloxacin
- Omaveloxolone
- Osilodrostat
- Oxaliplatin
- Ozanimod
- Paliperidone
- Papaverine
- Pasireotide
- Pentamidine
- Perphenazine
- Phenobarbital
- Phenytoin
- Pimavanserin
- Pipamperone
- Pitolisant
- Ponesimod
- Primidone
- Probucol
- Procainamide
- Prochlorperazine
- Promethazine
- Propafenone
- Protriptyline
- Quinidine
- Quinine
- Quizartinib
- Rabeprazole
- Ranolazine
- Relugolix
- Repotrectinib
- Rifabutin
- Rifampin
- Rifapentine
- Ritonavir
- Selpercatinib
- Sertindole
- Sevoflurane
- Siponimod
- Sodium Phosphate
- Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic
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- Solifenacin
- Sotalol
- St John's Wort
- Sulpiride
- Sultopride
- Tacrolimus
- Telaprevir
- Telavancin
- Telithromycin
- Tetrabenazine
- Tocilizumab
- Tolterodine
- Triclabendazole
- Trifluoperazine
- Trimipramine
- Triptorelin
- Vardenafil
- Vilanterol
- Vinflunine
- Voclosporin
- Vonoprazan
- Voriconazole
- Zotepine
- Zuclopenthixol
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What Do The Severity Ratings Mean?
Contraindicated
These drugs, generally, should not be used together simultaneously due to the high risk of severe adverse effects. Combining these medications can lead to dangerous health outcomes and should be strictly avoided unless otherwise instructed by your provider.
Major
This interaction could result in very serious and potentially life-threatening consequences. If you are taking this drug combination, it is very important to be under close medical supervision to minimize severe side effects and ensure your safety. It may be necessary to change a medication or dosage to prevent harm.
Moderate
This interaction has the potential to worsen your medical condition or alter the effectiveness of your treatment. It's important that you are monitored closely and you potentially may need to make adjustments in your treatment plan or drug dosage to maintain optimal health.
Minor
While this interaction is unlikely to cause significant problems, it could intensify side effects or reduce the effectiveness of one or both medications. Monitoring for changes in symptoms and your condition is recommended, and adjustments may be made if needed to manage any increased or more pronounced side effects.
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Drug interaction information is compilated from several drug compendia, including:
- Gold Standard Drug Database
- Micromedix
- Lexicomp
- PubMed
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