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Sunitinib Malate Uses Treats late-stage kidney cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumor in patients who have taken imatinib mesylate. Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone. How To Use APPEARANCE: Capsule. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Medicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. You may take this medicine with or without food. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Burning sensation on the tongue. Chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood. Confusion, dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. Dry mouth, increased thirst, or muscle cramps. Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches. Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body. Pain in your lower leg (calf). Rapid weight gain. Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat. Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and lightheadedness. Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking. Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet. Tingling or numbness on your hands, feet, or lips. Trouble breathing. Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness. Watery eyes, or pain or swelling around the eyes. Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to sunitinib malate, or if you are pregnant. Missed Dose This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions. Drug Interactions Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting sunitinib malate therapy. Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding, or if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, nosebleeds, stomach ulcers, or any other bleeding. Tell your doctor if you are taking St. John's Wort, or have recently had any surgery, trauma, or severe infection. Your doctor will need to check your blood at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments. Cancer medicines can cause nausea and/or vomiting in most people, sometimes even after receiving medicines to prevent it. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control these side effects. Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect the results of certain medical tests. This medicine lowers the number of some types of blood cells in your body. Because of this, you may bleed or get infections more easily. To help with these problems, avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Wash your hands often. Stay away from rough sports or other situations where you could be bruised, cut, or injured. Brush and floss your teeth gently. Be careful when using sharp objects, including razors and fingernail clippers.

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