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Understanding Side Effects

TAFINLAR + MEKINIST

Side effects of TAFINLAR + MEKINIST

Serious side effects
As with many medications, you may experience some side effects while taking TAFINLAR + MEKINIST in combination. Below are possible side effects of treatment.

Taking TAFINLAR + MEKINIST may cause serious side effects, including:

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New skin cancers, including cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, keratoacanthoma, basal cell carcinoma, or melanoma 

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Bleeding problems

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Inflammation of the intestines or tears (perforation) of the stomach or intestines

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Blood clots

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Heart problems, including heart failure 

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Eye problems 

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Lung or breathing problems 

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Fever

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Serious skin reactions

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Increased blood sugar (hyperglycemia) 

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Healthy red blood cells to break down too early in people with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency 

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New or worsening high blood pressure (hypertension) 

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May increase the risk of a type of overactivity of the immune system (hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis) that can cause fever, swollen glands, bruising, or skin rash 

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Low sperm counts 

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Fertility problems 

 

The most common side effects of TAFINLAR, in combination with MEKINIST, when used in patients with NSCLC include:

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Fever

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Tiredness

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Nausea

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Vomiting

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Diarrhea (call your health care provider if you get severe diarrhea)

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Dry skin

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Decreased appetite 

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Rash

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Swelling of the face, arms, and legs

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Chills

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Bleeding

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Talk to your health care provider about your side effects. These are not all the possible side effects of TAFINLAR + MEKINIST. Be sure to tell your health care provider about how you’re feeling or if you have any concerns about your treatment.