Who should not take Stivarga?

The following conditions are contraindicated with this drug. Check with your physician if you have any of the following:

Conditions:

  • a localized weakening and ballooning in an artery wall called an arterial aneurysm
  • dissection of artery
  • problems with wound healing after a surgery
  • pregnancy
  • high amount of bilirubin in the blood
  • damage to the liver and inflammation
  • a heart attack
  • a bad infection
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • recent operation
  • bleeding
  • a low supply of oxygen rich blood to the heart
  • significant uncontrolled high blood pressure
  • a patient who is producing milk and breastfeeding
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