Sunitinib
Sutent is a prescription brand-name medication that belongs to a class of drugs called tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It works by targeting and blocking specific proteins that contribute to cancer cell growth and the formation of blood vessels that feed tumors.
Sutent is used to treat certain cancers by blocking proteins that fuel tumor growth and blood vessel formation.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 616274
- Generic
- Sutent
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Sutent is approved for the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) after disease progression on imatinib, advanced renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer), and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
Sutent inhibits multiple receptor tyrosine kinases involved in tumor growth, angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation), and cancer progression. It targets proteins including VEGFR, PDGFR, and KIT.
Common side effects include fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, decreased appetite, and hand-foot syndrome. Regular monitoring of blood pressure, heart function, and thyroid levels is recommended during treatment. Patients should avoid grapefruit juice as it may interact with the medication.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 9, 2026. · Read our editorial policy