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Sunitinib and Cardiovascular Events

Result of checking the interaction of drug Sunitinib and disease Cardiovascular Events for safety when used together.

Check result:

Sunitinib <> Cardiovascular Events

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 adverse cardiovascular events, including heart failure, cardiomyopathy, myocardial ischemia, and myocardial infarction, some of which were fatal. Because of these risks, physicians are advised to weigh this risk against the potential benefits of the drug when prescribing this drug to patients with cardiovascular dysfunction. These patients should be carefully monitored and baseline and periodic evaluations of cardiovascular function should be considered while these patients are receiving sunitinib, especial caution is recommended in patients who are at risk for, or who have a history of cardiovascular events. In patients without cardiac risk factors, a baseline evaluation of ejection fraction should be considered.

Sunitinib

Generic Name: sunitinib

Brand Name: Sutent

Synonyms: SUNItinib

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