Tucatinib Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 4, 2021.
Applies to tucatinib: oral tablets.
Side effects include:
Adverse effects occurring in ≥20% of patients: Diarrhea, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, nausea, fatigue, hepatotoxicity, vomiting, stomatitis, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, headache, anemia, rash.
Tucatinib increases Scr by inhibiting tubular secretion of creatinine. Elevated Scr concentrations are reversible following discontinuance of therapy. Use of alternative markers for renal function may be necessary if elevated Scr concentrations persist.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to tucatinib: oral tablet.
Dermatologic
Very common (10% or more): Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome (63%), rash (e.g., rash maculopapular, rash, dermatitis acneiform, erythema, rash macular, rash papular, rash pustular, rash pruritic, rash erythematous, skin exfoliation, urticaria, dermatitis allergic, palmar erythema, plantar erythema, skin toxicity, dermatitis) (20%)[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Very common (10% or more): Diarrhea (81%), nausea (58%), vomiting (36%), stomatitis (e.g., stomatitis, oropharyngeal pain, oropharyngeal discomfort, mouth ulceration, oral pain, lip ulceration, glossodynia, tongue blistering, lip blister, oral dysesthesia, tongue ulceration, aphthous ulcer) (32%)[Ref]
Hematologic
Very common (10% or more): Hemoglobin decreased (59%), decreased phosphate (57%), anemia (e.g., anemia, hemoglobin decreased, normocytic anemia) (21%)[Ref]
Hepatic
Very common (10% or more): Bilirubin increased (47%), ALT increased (46%), AST increased (43%), hepatotoxicity (e.g., hyperbilirubinemia, blood bilirubin increased, bilirubin conjugated increased, alanine aminotransferase increased, transaminases increased, hepatotoxicity, aspartate aminotransferase increased, liver function test increased, liver injury, hepatocellular injury) (42%)[Ref]
Metabolic
Very common (10% or more): Anorexia (25%), weight loss (13%), magnesium decreased (40%), potassium decreased (36%), alkaline phosphate increased (26%)[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Very common (10% or more): Arthralgia (15%)[Ref]
Renal
Very common (10% or more): Creatinine increased (33%)[Ref]
Respiratory
Very common (10% or more): Epistaxis
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References
1. "Product Information. Tukysa (tucatinib)." Seattle Genetics Inc (2020):
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.