Review the side-effects of Selumitinib 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, headache
2. Heart: increased heart rate, swelling around ankles, tiredness
3. Skin: Itching, dry skin, redness around fingernails
4. Digestive: Vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea
5. Musculoskeletal: Muscle and bone pain
• In women who are of child bearing age, they should use proper contraceptives during the treatment period and for one week after the last dose is given to avoid pregnancy.
• Males with female partners should also use effective birth control.
• Inform healthcare providers in case of breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
• Patients should inform about all medicines they are using including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
• Patients who are taking blood thinners may be at increased risk of bleeding.
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, headache
2. Heart: increased heart rate, swelling around ankles, tiredness
3. Skin: Itching, dry skin, redness around fingernails
4. Digestive: Vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea
5. Musculoskeletal: Muscle and bone pain
Other Precautions :
• Patients should inform doctor if they are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.• In women who are of child bearing age, they should use proper contraceptives during the treatment period and for one week after the last dose is given to avoid pregnancy.
• Males with female partners should also use effective birth control.
• Inform healthcare providers in case of breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
• Patients should inform about all medicines they are using including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
• Patients who are taking blood thinners may be at increased risk of bleeding.
