Review the side-effects of Gilteritinib 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. 1. General: Fever, edema, fatigue, eye disorders, joint pains, rash
2. Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea
3. Nervous system: Dizziness, headache
4. Respiratory: Cough, shortness of breath
5. Vascular: Hypotension
6. Raised liver enzymes, renal impairment
1.Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
2.Prolonged QT Interval (an ECG abnormality)
3.Low potassium (Hypokalemia) or low magnesium ( hypomagnesemia)
4.Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
5.Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Giteritinib can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Women should use proper contraception in this case.
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. 1. General: Fever, edema, fatigue, eye disorders, joint pains, rash
2. Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea
3. Nervous system: Dizziness, headache
4. Respiratory: Cough, shortness of breath
5. Vascular: Hypotension
6. Raised liver enzymes, renal impairment
Other Precautions :
Caution is advised for the following group of patients:1.Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
2.Prolonged QT Interval (an ECG abnormality)
3.Low potassium (Hypokalemia) or low magnesium ( hypomagnesemia)
4.Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
5.Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Giteritinib can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Women should use proper contraception in this case.