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Sutent and Hypertension

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

Check result:

Sutent <> Hypertension

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:

The use of sunitinib has been associated with hypertension and it should be used with caution in patients with elevated blood pressure. Therapy with sunitinib should be withheld in case of severe hypertension and appropriate measures should be taken to correct the blood pressure to acceptable readings. Close monitoring of blood pressure is recommended.

Sutent

Generic Name: sunitinib

Brand Name: Sutent

Synonyms: n.a.

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