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Sutent and Thyroid abnormality

Result of checking the interaction of drug Sutent and disease Thyroid abnormality for safety when used together.

Check result:

Sutent <> Thyroid abnormality

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Thyroid abnormalities, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, have been reported in patients taking sunitinib. Therapy with sunitinib should be administered cautiously to patients with thyroid dysfunction. Baseline laboratory measurement of thyroid function is recommended and if appropriate, treatment per standard medical practice should be given prior to initiation of therapy. Clinical monitoring of thyroid function is recommended during therapy.

Sutent

Generic Name: sunitinib

Brand Name: Sutent

Synonyms: n.a.

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