Does Sunitinib Malate Interact with Sunitinib?
Sunitinib Malate and Sunitinib have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS CYP3A4 Inhibitors : Consider dose reduction of sunitinib malate when administered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. ( 7.1 ) CYP3A4 Inducers : Consider dose increase of sunitinib malate when administered with strong CYP3A4 inducers. ( 7.1 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on Sunitinib Malate Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors Co-administration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase sunitinib plasma concentrations [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Unknown
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Sunitinib Malate and your doctor is considering prescribing Sunitinib (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider