Side effect(s) of Cemiplimab-rwlc

Review the side-effects of Cemiplimab-rwlc 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, loose stools, constipation, loss of appetite, pancreatitis, stomach pain, blood in stools, colitis

  Respiratory: Cough, chest pain, breathing difficulty, pneumonitis

  Skin: Rash, itching, skin redness, mouth ulcers

  Musculoskeletal: Muscle pain, back pain, neck pain, pain in the legs or hands

  Lab abnormalities: Low levels of red blood cells, lymphocytes, albumin, sodium, calcium, and phosphate. High levels of liver enzymes

  Others: Nephritis, thyroid disorders, type 1 diabetes, hypophysitis or swelling of the pituitary glands, liver damage, abnormal heartbeat, weakness

Other Precautions :

Extreme caution is required while cemiplimab-rwlc is given to the patients who undergo organ transplant or with a history of the following conditions-

• Breathing disorder
• Liver disease
• Kidney damage
• Diabetes
• Thyroid disorders
• Ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease