What are the alectinib side effects and how to deal with them?



Side effects of alectinib include both minor and serious side effects, etc. The treatment includes symptomatic treatment or regular testing.

1. Mild side effects. Mainly include constipation, fatigue, muscle pain, edema, etc. The treatment principle is based on symptomatic treatment. Such as lactulose and other laxative drugs can be taken, and patients are advised to take more rest. For edema can use furosemide and other diuretics to eliminate edema.

2. Serious side effects. Serious side effects include hepatotoxicity, pulmonary toxicity, cardiotoxicity and so on. For major organ toxicity, regular review such as liver function or chest CT can be performed to assess the need to reduce or stop the drug.

It is recommended to use the medication or treatment under the guidance of a medical professional, do not take the medication on your own.