Understanding Side Effects

Lung or breathing problems

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

Liver problems

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

Pancreas problems

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

Risk of sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity)

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