Review the side-effects of Encorafenib 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.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, pain in the stomach, constipation
Musculoskeletal: Muscle pain, pain in the joints and extremities
Nervous system: Headache, dizziness, numbness or pricking sensation in the hands or feet
Skin: Rashes, itching, hair loss, dry skin
Others: Weakness, fever, bleeding episodes, allergic reactions, painful nodules in the skin, high sugar level, alterations in sodium and magnesium level, blood disorders and other lab abnormalities.
• Do not take an additional dose of encorafenib to make up for the missed dose as it can cause serious side effects.
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.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, pain in the stomach, constipation
Musculoskeletal: Muscle pain, pain in the joints and extremities
Nervous system: Headache, dizziness, numbness or pricking sensation in the hands or feet
Skin: Rashes, itching, hair loss, dry skin
Others: Weakness, fever, bleeding episodes, allergic reactions, painful nodules in the skin, high sugar level, alterations in sodium and magnesium level, blood disorders and other lab abnormalities.
Other Precautions :
• Never change the dose or stop the treatment of encorafenib without the advice of the physician.• Do not take an additional dose of encorafenib to make up for the missed dose as it can cause serious side effects.