Sutent, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Kidney Cancer. The alternative uses of Sutent have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Sutent depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sutent as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Sutent go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Sutent's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Sutent has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Sutent related warnings section.

Sutent can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sutent in conditions like Bleeding. Other contraindications of Sutent have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Sutent may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sutent is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.