Sunitinib - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bleeding problem, chest pain, slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat, heart attack, heart failure, high blood pressure, pulmonary embolism (PE; blood clot in the lungs), transient ischemic attack (TIA) (mini-stroke), seizures, stroke, kidney, liver, or thyroid disease, any allergy, who are tak‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍ing other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. • It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. • It may reduce platelet counts; avoid bruising or injury. • Avoid contact with people who have infections in order to prevent the spread of infection. • Monitor complete blood cell counts, blood electrolytes, blood pressure checks, thyroid function, liver function, and electrocardiograms (ECG) and other heart function regularly while taking this medication. ♦ Patient may develop with increased risk of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) and Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS); before starting this medication consult with your doctor about this .