fostamatinib side effects

Fostamatinib(fostamatinib) is used to treat chronic immune thrombocytopenia, a bleeding disorder caused by a lack of platelets in the blood. Fostamatinib was administered after failure of other treatments. Fostatinib belongs to a class of drugs called kinase inhibitors. It works by reducing platelet destruction.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction while taking fostatinib: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Fostatinib may cause serious side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you have: severe diarrhea; stomach pain (upper right side); dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); headache, chest pain, shortness of breath; or fever, sore throat, or other signs of infection. If you experience certain side effects, your fostamatinib dose may be delayed or permanently stopped.

Common side effects of fostamatinib may include: increased blood pressure; diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain; abnormal liver function tests; chest pain; dizziness, tiredness; rash; or cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat. This is not a complete list of side effects, and other side effects may occur.

It is also important to note that fostatinib may interact with other medications. Therefore, before using fostatinib, patients should inform their doctors about all medications they are taking to avoid the risk of potential interactions.

In general, although fostatinib has shown certain efficacy in the treatment of chronic immune thrombocytopenia, patients should fully understand and pay attention to its possible side effects during use. The safe use of medications can be ensured to the greatest extent through close communication with your doctor and regular monitoring.