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The most common side effects with Inlyta included diarrhea, high blood pressure, fatigue, nausea, weight loss and decreased appetite, among others. About 13,000 people in the U.S. die of advanced kidney cancer each year, according to the American Cancer Society. "Even with the advent of targeted therapies, the need remains for additional options for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma whose disease has progressed following first-line medications," Pfizer Senior Vice President Dr. Mace Rothenberg said in a statement. Shares of New York-based Pfizer Inc. fell 12 cents to $21.51 in afternoon trading.
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