Side effects with TABRECTA 

It’s only natural to have concerns about potential side effects when starting a new treatment. TABRECTA may have some side effects with which you’re unfamiliar. Talk to your health care provider about any side effects you’re experiencing. If you develop certain serious side effects, your health care provider may decrease your dose, have you take a break from treatment, or have you stop taking TABRECTA.

What are the possible side effects of TABRECTA?

TABRECTA may cause serious side effects, including:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

TABRECTA may cause inflammation of the lungs that can cause death. Tell your health care provider right away if you develop any new or worsening symptoms, including: 

• cough

• fever

• trouble breathing or shortness of breath

TABRECTA may cause abnormal liver blood test results. Your health care provider will do blood tests to check your liver function before you start treatment and during treatment with TABRECTA. Tell your health care provider right away if you develop any signs and symptoms of liver problems, including:

• your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice)

• dark or “tea-colored” urine

• light-colored stools (bowel movements)

• confusion

• tiredness

• loss of appetite for several days or longer

• nausea and vomiting

• pain, aching, or tenderness on the right side of your stomach area (abdomen)

• weakness

• swelling in your stomach area

TABRECTA may cause changes in your blood amylase or lipase levels that may indicate a problem with your pancreas. Your health care provider will do blood tests to check your pancreatic function before you start treatment and during treatment with TABRECTA. Tell your health care provider right away if you develop any signs and symptoms of pancreas problems, including:

• upper stomach (abdominal) pain that may spread to your back and get worse with eating

• weight loss

• nausea

• vomiting

TABRECTA can cause an allergic reaction. Stop taking TABRECTA and tell your health care provider right away if you get any signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction, including:

• fever

• chills

• itching

• rash

• dizziness or feeling faint

• nausea

• vomiting

Your skin may be sensitive to the sun (photosensitivity) during treatment with TABRECTA. Use sunscreen or wear clothes that cover your skin during your treatment with TABRECTA to limit direct sunlight exposure