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Sunitinib and ONJ

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

Check result:

Sunitinib <> ONJ

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:

Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), which can occur spontaneously, is generally associated with tooth extraction and/or local infection with delayed healing, and has been reported in patients taking sunitinib. Patients with risk factors, such as those taking bisphosphonate medications or that have a dental disease could be at an increased risk of developing ONJ. Close monitoring should be exercise when prescribing sunitinib to these patients.

Sunitinib

Generic Name: sunitinib

Brand Name: Sutent

Synonyms: SUNItinib

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