What are the side effects of brigatinib?

Brigatinib is a drug that targets certain types of lung tumors and has shown particular importance in the treatment of lung adenocarcinoma and metastatic lung cancer. As a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, it works by interfering with the growth signals of tumor cells, thereby inhibiting tumor proliferation and spread. However, like many drugs, brigatinib may be accompanied by a series of side effects during use.

Get emergency medical help if a patient who takes brigatinib has signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Brigatinib may cause serious side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you have: Lung problems - cough, trouble breathing, chest pain, fever Vision problems - blurred vision, double vision, increased sensitivity to light, seeing flashes of light or "floaters" in your vision High blood pressure - severe headache, in your neck or ears pounding, dizziness; high blood sugar - increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, nausea, fruity bad breath, weakness, confusion; heart problems - heartbeat so slow you feel like you might pass out; muscle problems - unexplained muscle pain or weakness; or pancreatitis - upper abdominal pain (worse while eating, may spread to the back), nausea, weight loss.

If you have certain side effects, your cancer treatment may be delayed or permanently stopped.

Common side effects of brigatinib may include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; increased blood pressure; difficulty breathing; cough; rash; muscle pain; headache; or feeling tired. This is not a complete list of side effects and other side effects may occur.

In general, although brigatinib is an effective drug for the treatment of lung cancer, it may be accompanied by a variety of side effects during use. Patients should fully understand these possible risks before taking medication and conduct reasonable treatment and monitoring under the guidance of a doctor.