Side effect(s) of Pembrolizumab

Review the side-effects of Pembrolizumab 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, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite

  Nervous system: Headache, dizziness, tiredness, taste disturbances, inability to sleep, confusion, numbness of hands and feet

  Respiratory: Difficulty in breathing or wheezing, cough, sore throat, swelling of sinuses or tonsils

  Skin: Rashes, itching, changes in color, pimples

  Others: Fever, heart rate abnormalities, vision disturbances, muscle pain, joint pain, thyroid disorders, high blood sugar, laboratory abnormalities of liver enzymes, albumin, sodium, creatinine, and hemoglobin

Other Precautions :

The patient should inform the doctor during treatment with pembrolizumab if symptoms of the disease do not get better or if the sickness gets worse than before.