Sutent

sunitinib · Pfizer Limited
AUTHORISED IN THE EU

What Sutent is used for

Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) Sutent is indicated for the treatment of unresectable and/or metastatic malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) in adults after failure of imatinib mesilate treatment due to resistance or intolerance. Metastatic renal cell carcinoma (MRCC) Sutent is indicated for the treatment of advanced/metastatic renal cell carcinoma (MRCC) in adults. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (pNET) Sutent is indicated for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic, well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours with disease progression in adults. Experience with Sutent as first-line treatment is limited (see section 5.1).

Approved use, as published by the European Medicines Agency.

Key facts

Brand
Sutent
Active substance
sunitinib
Disease area
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors; Carcinoma, Renal Cell; Neuroendocrine Tumors
Medicine group
Antineoplastic agents
ATC code
L01EX01
Marketing authorisation holder
Pfizer Limited
Authorised in the EU since
2006

Official information

In India

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Common questions

What is Sutent used for?

Gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) Sutent is indicated for the treatment of unresectable and/or metastatic malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) in adults after failure of imatinib mesilate treatment due to resistance or intolerance. Metastatic renal cell carcinoma (MRCC) Sutent is indicated for the treatment of advanced/metastatic renal cell carcinoma (MRCC) in adults. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (pNET) Sutent is indicated for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic, well-differentiated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours with disease progression in adults. Experience w…

What is the active substance in Sutent?

Sutent contains sunitinib.

Who makes Sutent?

The EU marketing authorisation holder is Pfizer Limited.

Source: European Medicines Agency medicines data (ema.europa.eu), reproduced with acknowledgement of the source. Page made 5 November 2026 by Satya Babu.

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