Side effect(s) of Binimetinib

Last Updated on Jun 16, 2023

Review the side-effects of Binimetinib 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: Nausea, pain in the stomach, loose stools, vomiting, bleeding events in the stomach or rectum

  Nervous system: Dizziness, fatigue or weakness

  Eye: Visual disturbances, eye damage, blood clot in the eye

  Cardiovascular system: High blood pressure

  Skin: Rashes, bumps or painful nodules

  Others: Anemia, fever, allergic reactions, low levels of sodium in the blood, increased levels of creatinine, creatinine phosphokinase, and liver enzymes

Other Precautions :

Women of childbearing age should perform a pregnancy test and must take binimetinib only when a pregnancy test shows negative.

Drug Name : Binimetinib

Binimetinib tablets are prescribed in combination with encorafenib for treating adult patients with a specific type of skin cancer known as melanoma with a BRAF V600E or V600K gene mutation which either cannot be removed by surgery or has moved to other parts of the body.

Last Updated on Jun 16, 2023