Comparing Nexavar vs Sutent
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Prescribed for Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Hepatic Tumor, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer. Nexavar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Sutent is an oral tablet that may be taken once daily to treat certain types of RCC and other advanced cancers. It may be taken every day or on a 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off schedule. It has been... View more |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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5.4
For Hepatocellular Carcinoma: I have been taking Nexavar since May 5/12. I have tenderness in my hands and feet and dry skin. Energy level is good. |
7.4
For Renal Cell Carcinoma: I've been on Sutent since December 2008. First at 50 mg for 3 cycles then due to side effects dose reduced to 37.5 mg for about 3 more cycles but still had problems with my blood counts. Then the dose was reduced to 25 mg so since about 2 years ago I have been on Sutent 25 mg, 2 weeks on 1 week off. My tumors shrunk 30% since the beginning and now I've been stable. Side effects are mild, sometimes a little bit harder but I am grateful I am still here and living a full life. For Renal Cell Carcinoma: I've been on Sutent for 18 months, I had my primary tumour removed but have 7 metastities on my aorta, these have all reduced in size by approx. 70%. I have had very managable side effects and put this down to diet change: no sugar, low carb and minimal alcohol. I'm 42 and I'm leading a very active life thanks to Sutent. The only downfall is that I know it stops working after a time but until then I'll cherish every moment with my family. |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: alopecia, arthralgia, desquamation, diarrhea, exfoliation of skin, fatigue, headache, hemorrhage, hypertension, hypophosphatemia, increased serum lipase, lymphocytopenia, neutropenia, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, peripheral sensory neuropathy, pruritus, skin rash, weight loss, increased amylase, and xeroderma. See the full Nexavar side effects document. |
Common side effects include: oral candidiasis, asthenia, decreased left ventricular ejection fraction, diarrhea, hypokalemia, lymphocytopenia, mucositis, neutropenia, vomiting, and hypertension. See the full Sutent side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Nexavar prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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60 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 367 drugs are known to interact with Nexavar:
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A total of 392 drugs are known to interact with Sutent:
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First Approval Date |
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December 01, 2005 |
January 26, 2006 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Hepatocellular Carcinoma: I've been on this medication now for 11 days and on the 10th day I got a bad rash on my whole body from neck to toe. I've stopped the medication and will continue when the rash goes away. I also have had my blood pressure raise quite a bit. I don't really like the way the medicine makes me feel but if it will give me a few more years on this earth I guess I can make a go of it!