Review the side-effects of Avapritinib 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.General: Fatigue, swelling of lower legs or hands Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea Nervous system: dizziness, cognitive impairment-like confusion, getting lost, speech problems, drowsiness, changes in mood and behavior Skin: Rash, hair color changes Eye: watery eyes
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.
Other Precautions :
- Patients with intracranial bleeding should be careful while using avapritinib
- Cognitive abnormalities can occur. Depending on abnormalities, dose should be adjusted.
- In females of reproductive age and who may get pregnant, proper contraceptives should be used during the treatment and for one week after the last dose is administered.
- In males with female partners proper contraceptives should be used during the treatment to prevent pregnancy as the drug can cause fetal harm.
