Sutent FAQ: Is It Right for You?
What is Sutent?
It's a prescription drug used to treat only certain kinds of cancer like kidney.
What's Sutent (MOA) Mechanism of Action?
It works by powerfully inhibiting the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor.
Sutent Dosage
The recommended dose varies for different cancers. For example, for RCC it's 50 mg taken orally once daily for 4 weeks at least.
Cost / Price of Sutent
A supply of 28 50-mg capsules costs $2,903.33.
Sutent Generic
Its generic name is sunitinib.
Sutent Side Effects
Potential side effects include:
- skin discoloration
- exhaustion
- diarrhea
- nausea
- vomiting
- heartburn
- taste changes
- hypertension
- low blood counts
Sutent Survival Rate
Patients lived up to 24.1 weeks after treatment.
