What are the side effects of Brigatinib?

Brigatinib/Brigatinib (Brigatinib) is a drug used to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Although it has significant efficacy in anti-tumor, Brigatinib/Brigatinib may also cause some side effects. Below is a detailed description of the common and serious side effects that may occur with brigatinib/brigatinib.

Common side effects:

1.Nausea and vomiting:Brigatinib/BrigatinibDuring treatment, patients may experience symptoms of nausea and vomiting. These symptoms are usually mild and can be relieved by following your doctor's recommendations, such as eating small, frequent meals and avoiding greasy foods.

2.Diarrhea:Brigatinib/Brigatinib may cause diarrhea, and patients may experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, and loose stools. Staying adequately hydrated and avoiding high-fiber foods and stimulating foods, such as coffee and spicy foods, can help reduce the symptoms of diarrhea.

3.Fatigue: Feeling tired and weak is one of the common side effects of brigatinib/brigatinib. Sufferers may experience listlessness, lack of motivation, and lack of energy. During treatment, proper rest and regular sleep can relieve feelings of fatigue.

4.Headache:Brigatinib/Brigatinib may cause headache. This headache may be mild to moderate and relieved by rest, adequate fluid intake, and over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen.

5.Hypertension: Brigatinib/Brigatinib can cause an increase in blood pressure. During the medication period, patients should monitor their blood pressure regularly and take appropriate treatment measures as needed.

6.Pneumonia: Brigatinib/BrigatinibDuring treatment, patients may develop pneumonia. Symptoms of pneumonia include difficulty breathing, cough, chest pain, and fever. If these symptoms occur, patients should seek medical attention immediately.

Serious side effects:

In addition to common side effects, Brigatinib/Brigatinib may also cause some serious side effects that require special attention:

1.Interstitial lung disease:Brigatinib/BrigatinibDuring treatment, patients may develop interstitial lung disease, which is a rare but serious side effect. Patients should pay attention to symptoms such as difficulty breathing, cough, chest pain, fever, etc., and report them to their doctor in time.

2.Hyperglycemia: Brigatinib/Brigatinib may cause an increase in blood sugar after use, especially in patients with pre-existing diabetes. Patients should pay close attention to blood sugar levels and follow their doctor's recommendations for control.

3.Cardiotoxicity:Brigatinib/Brigatinib may cause cardiotoxicity, such as tachycardia, arrhythmia, and cardiac dysfunction. Patients should undergo cardiac monitoring during treatment and promptly report any heart-related symptoms to their physician.

4.Abnormal liver function:Brigatinib/Brigatinib may cause abnormal liver function, including symptoms such as elevated liver enzymes and jaundice. Patients should have liver function monitored during treatment.

Brigatinib/BrigatinibSome common side effects may occur during treatment, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, and high blood pressure. In addition, Brigatinib/Brigatinib may also cause serious side effects, such as interstitial lung disease, hyperglycemia, cardiotoxicity and liver function abnormalities. Patients should pay close attention to these side effects while taking the medication and promptly report any discomfort to their doctor. Doctors will assess the severity of side effects based on the patient's overall condition and take appropriate measures to manage and alleviate side effects.

Brigatinib/Brigatinib has been launched in China and has been included in medical insurance. Since it has just been approved for marketing, patients may not be able to buy it in domestic pharmacies. If you need to purchase it in China, please consult the local pharmacy. However, the price is quite high, more than 10,000 yuan. Foreign Brigatinib/Brigatinib are mainly generic drugs, mainly Bangladeshi and Laos generic drugs. The price of the international version of the Bangladeshi generic drug Yaopin is about 2000yuan, the specification is 90mg*30 tablets; the price of the Laos version of the generic drug is about 600, and the specification is smaller. And the ingredients of domestic original drugs and foreign generic drugs are basically the same.