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

Your health care provider may temporarily stop or permanently stop treatment with TABRECTA if you develop lung or breathing problems during treatment.

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

Your health care provider may change your dose, temporarily stop, or permanently stop treatment with TABRECTA if you develop liver problems during treatment.

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