Tirbanibulin Topical Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 31, 2024.
Applies to tirbanibulin topical: topical application ointment.
Precautions
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits for any unwanted effects that may be caused by this medicine.
If your condition does not improve or if it become worse, check with your doctor.
This medicine may cause serious skin reactions. Check with your doctor right away if you have blisters, peeling, pus, ulcers, cracking, redness, flaking, scaling, crusting, or swelling of the skin.
Serious side effects
Along with its needed effects, tirbanibulin topical may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking tirbanibulin topical:
More common side effects
- cracking of the skin
- crusting of the skin
- dryness and peeling of the skin
- flushing, redness of the skin
- redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
- skin ulcers
- swelling
- unusually warm skin
Other side effects
Some side effects of tirbanibulin topical may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common side effects
- burning, stinging, or pain at the application site
- itching skin
For healthcare professionals
Applies to tirbanibulin topical: topical ointment.
General adverse events
- Very common (10% or more): Adverse reaction related to treatment (16%)[Ref]
Dermatologic
- Very common (10% or more): Erythema (mild: 22%; moderate: 63%; severe: 6%), flaking/scaling (mid: 26%; moderate: 47%), crusting (mild: 30%; moderate: 14%), swelling (mild: 29%)
- Common (1% to 10%): Flaking/scaling (severe: 9%), crusting (severe: 2%), swelling (mild: 9%; severe: <1%), vesiculation/pustulation (mild:7%; moderate to severe: <1%; ), erosion/ulceration (mild: 9%; moderate: 3%), application site pruritus (9%), application site pain (pain, tenderness, stinging, and burning sensation: 10%)[Ref]
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References
1. (2021) "Product Information. Klisyri (tirbanibulin topical)." Almirall
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Tirbanibulin topical side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.
