Afatinib Tablet Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- A Skin Rash Resembling Acne
- Decreased Appetite
- Diarrhea
- Dry Skin
- Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
- Inflammation And Infection Of Nail Cuticle
- Itching
- Nausea
- Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A High Alanine Transaminase Level
- A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
- Anemia
- Cellulitis
- Dehydration
- Depression Of The Function Of The Heart
- Erythrodysesthesia Or Tingling, Pain, Redness, And Edema In The Hands And Feet
- Excessive Diarrhea
- Left Ventricular Heart Failure
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Lung Tissue Problem
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Common Cold
- A Groove In The Skin
- A Nail Disorder
- A Painful, Red Or Swollen Tongue
- A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
- Abdominal Bloating
- Abnormal Sensations Of The Skin
- Backache
- Constipation
- Cough
- Darkening Of The Skin
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Dizziness
- Drug Or Chemical-Induced Sensitivity To Sunlight
- Elevation Of Proteins In The Urine
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
- Inflammation Of The Bladder
- Inflammation Of The Eyelid
- Inflammation Of The Lips
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Joint Pain
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Spasm
- Nosebleed
- Pain In The Muscles Or Bones
- Pink Eye
- Runny Nose
- Soreness Of The Rectal Area
- Throat Irritation
- Weight Loss
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Bacteria
- A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
- Inflammation In The Lungs Due To An Allergic Reaction
- Inflammation Of The Cornea Of The Eye
- Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
- Liver Failure
- Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
- Lung Failure Causing Loss Of Breath
- Pancreatitis
- Pneumonia
- Skin Rash With Sloughing
- Trouble Breathing
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Low Energy
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