Review the side-effects of Abemaciclib 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.
Common: Nausea, vomiting, headache, low blood cell counts, stomach pain
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation, mouth ulcers, loss of appetite
Cardiovascular: Swelling of the arms or legs, blood clots in the vein
Blood: Decreased level of white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets
Nervous system: Dizziness
Respiratory: Upper respiratory infections, cough
Skin: Rashes, itching, loss of hair
Others: Joint pain, increased level of liver enzymes, weight loss, fever, fatigue or asthenia, high creatinine levels (which normally indicates a problem in the functioning of the kidneys)
• Women of childbearing age should be tested for pregnancy and treatment with abemaciclib should be started only if the test result is negative.
• If vomiting occurs after taking abemaciclib tablets, do not take another dose but continue with the next scheduled dose.
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.
Common: Nausea, vomiting, headache, low blood cell counts, stomach pain
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation, mouth ulcers, loss of appetite
Cardiovascular: Swelling of the arms or legs, blood clots in the vein
Blood: Decreased level of white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets
Nervous system: Dizziness
Respiratory: Upper respiratory infections, cough
Skin: Rashes, itching, loss of hair
Others: Joint pain, increased level of liver enzymes, weight loss, fever, fatigue or asthenia, high creatinine levels (which normally indicates a problem in the functioning of the kidneys)
Other Precautions :
• Do not breastfeed while on abemaciclib therapy and for at least three weeks after the last dose of abemaciclib.• Women of childbearing age should be tested for pregnancy and treatment with abemaciclib should be started only if the test result is negative.
• If vomiting occurs after taking abemaciclib tablets, do not take another dose but continue with the next scheduled dose.
