Sutent and Choledocholithiasis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Choledocholithiasis is reported as a side effect among people who take Sutent (sunitinib malate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Blopress, and have Metastatic renal cell carcinoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Choledocholithiasis when taking Sutent. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 44,359 people who have side effects when taking Sutent from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sutent?

Sutent has active ingredients of sunitinib malate. It is often used in renal cell carcinoma. eHealthMe is studying from 44,554 Sutent users. Check the latest studies of Sutent.

What is Choledocholithiasis?

Choledocholithiasis (stones in the common bile duct) is found to be associated with 599 drugs and 961 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Choledocholithiasis.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

44,359 people reported to have side effects when taking Sutent.
Among them, 16 people (0.04%) have Choledocholithiasis.

Could Sutent cause Choledocholithiasis?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Sutent when they have Choledocholithiasis? *

  • < 1 month: 12.5 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 50.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 12.5 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 25.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Choledocholithiasis when taking Sutent? *

  • female: 7.69 %
  • male: 92.31 %

What is the age of people who have Choledocholithiasis when taking Sutent? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 30 %
  • 60+: 70 %

What are other drugs people take besides Sutent? *

  1. Blopress: 2 people, 12.50%
  2. Zosyn: 1 person, 6.25%
  3. Protonix: 1 person, 6.25%
  4. Percocet: 1 person, 6.25%
  5. Oxycontin: 1 person, 6.25%
  6. Glivec: 1 person, 6.25%
  7. Axitinib: 1 person, 6.25%

What are other side effects people have besides Choledocholithiasis? *

  1. Cholecystitis Acute (rapid infection of gallbladder): 6 people, 37.50%
  2. Fever: 5 people, 31.25%
  3. Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 4 people, 25.00%
  4. Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome (hand-foot syndrome): 4 people, 25.00%
  5. Gingivitis (inflammation of gums): 3 people, 18.75%
  6. Pancreatic Enzymes Increased: 3 people, 18.75%
  7. Gums - Swollen: 3 people, 18.75%
  8. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 18.75%
  9. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 18.75%
  10. Cholecystitis (infection of gallbladder): 3 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (spreadable kidney cell tumour): 5 people, 31.25%
  2. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: 4 people, 25.00%
  3. Renal Cell Carcinoma Stage Unspecified (kidney cancer in unknown stage): 1 person, 6.25%
  4. Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sunitinib malate (the active ingredients of Sutent) and Sutent (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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