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Side effect(s) of Dacomitinib


Review the side-effects of Dacomitinib 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:
Loose stools, pain and swelling inside the mouth, mouth ulcers, nausea, constipation, loss of appetite

  Respiratory:
Chest pain, cough, infection of the upper respiratory tract, breathing difficulty, nose bleeds, rhinitis

  Skin:
Rashes, dry skin, itching, hair loss, nail disease, eczema

  Lab abnormalities:
Low levels of red blood cells, lymphocytes, albumin, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium and increased levels of blood sugar, liver enzymes, creatinine, and bilirubin

  Others:
Muscle pain, abnormal weakness, conjunctivitis, inability to sleep, taste disturbances

Other Precautions :

Never take dacomitinib for a condition it is not prescribed for.

Do not suggest dacomitinib tablets to another person even in the presence of similar symptoms or signs of the disease condition.

Drug Name : Dacomitinib

FDA-approved dacomitinib tablets are used as a first-line treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adult patients whose cancer cells have moved to other body parts. It should be used only if an FDA-approved test confirms specific mutations.


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