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Medicines sunitinibQuestion & answer

sunitinib · Medicine question

What allergy-related contraindication applies to sunitinib?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Answer

Sunitinib is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to sunitinib or any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.

Sources for this answer

Sunitinib 12.5mg Hard CapsulesTeva UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 3Document updated 20 June 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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