Read the side effects of Afatinib as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, indigestion, painful mouth sores, dryness and swelling of lips, nausea, vomiting
Nervous system: Headache, dizziness, sleeping difficulty, fever, abnormal weakness
Skin: Itching, dry skin, rashes looking like acne, nail disorders, hair loss
Eye: Swelling and pain, red eye, tear secretion, sensitivity to light, blurred vision,
dry eye
Respiratory: Nose bleeding, pneumonitis, runny nose
Others: Kidney failure, urinary tract infection, muscle pain, dehydration, weight loss, lab abnormalities of liver enzymes, potassium, and white blood cells
Other Precautions : • Women of childbearing age should follow effective contraceptive measures during afatinib treatment and should continue contraception for at least 14 days after the last dose of afatinib.
• This effective contraception helps to avoid pregnancy and subsequent harm to the fetus.
