Mekinist Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Decreased Number Of Lymphocytes In The Blood
- Anemia
- Erythrodysesthesia Or Tingling, Pain, Redness, And Edema In The Hands And Feet
- Low Amount Of Albumin Proteins In The Blood
- Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- A Skin Rash Resembling Acne
- Chills
- Constipation
- Decreased Appetite
- Diarrhea
- Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
- Fever
- Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
- High Blood Sugar
- Lymphedema, Or Swelling Due To Blockage Of Lymph Nodes
- Muscle Pain
- Nausea
- Night Sweats
- Skin Inflammation
- Trouble Breathing
- Visible Water Retention
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Clot In The Lung
- A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
- A Type Of Slow Growing Skin Cancer Called A Keratoacanthoma
- Bleeding
- Blood Clot Formation In Vein
- Blood Clot In A Deep Vein Of The Extremities
- Cancer Of The Squamous Cells In The Skin
- Cardiomyopathy, A Disease Of The Heart Muscle
- Cellulitis
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Inflammation Of A Hair Follicle
- Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
- Lung Tissue Problem
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
- Blurred Vision
- Dizziness
- Dry Eye
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Skin
- Fainting
- Headache
- Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
- Inflammation And Infection Of Nail Cuticle
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Itching
- Joint Pain
- Low Amount Of Phosphate In The Blood
- Low Energy
- Slow Heartbeat
- Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
- Taste Impairment
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Blockage Of Blood Vessels In The Retina Of The Eye
- A Change In Vision
- A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
- A Hemorrhage In The Brain
- A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
- A Second Occurrence Of Melanoma
- A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
- Atrioventricular Block, A Type Of Slow Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
- Bundle Branch Block
- Cancer Or Malignancy
- Dehydration
- Detachment Of Retinal Pigment Epithelium
- Detachment Of The Retina Of The Eye
- Inflammation Of The Iris - The Colored Part Of The Eyeball
- Inflammation Of The Large Intestine
- Inflammation Of The Uvea Of The Eye
- Kidney Failure
- Low Blood Pressure
- Macular Edema
- Sarcoidosis
- Tear Of Retinal Pigment Epithelium
- Tumor Lysis Syndrome
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Decrease In Sharpness Of Vision Called Reduced Visual Acuity
- A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
- Abnormal Bleeding From The Uterus
- Glaucoma, An Increased Pressure In The Eye
- Nosebleed
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