Review the side-effects of Afatinib as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from 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
• This effective contraception helps to avoid pregnancy and subsequent harm to the fetus.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from 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.
