- Brand Name : Exkivity
- Drug Class : Antineoplastics EGFR Inhibitors
- Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Mobocertinib and How Does It Work?
Mobocertinib is a prescription medication used for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults.
- Mobocertinib is available under the following different brand names: Exkivity.
What Are the Side Effects Associated with Using Mobocertinib?
Common side effects of Mobocertinib include:
- diarrhea,
- rash,
- nausea,
- stomatitis,
- vomiting,
- loss of appetite,
- skin infection around a fingernail or toenail,
- fatigue,
- sores and inflammation in the mouth,
- weight loss,
- abdominal pain,
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),
- indigestion,
- headache,
- itching,
- hair loss,
- cough,
- upper respiratory tract infection,
- runny nose,
- dry skin, and
- musculoskeletal pain
Serious side effects of Mobocertinib include:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- diarrhea,
- shortness of breath,
- vomiting,
- fever,
- acute kidney injury,
- nausea,
- fluid in the chest,
- fatigue,
- high blood pressure (hypertension),
- fast or irregular heartbeats,
- swelling in the legs, and
- rapid heartbeat
Rare side effects of Mobocertinib include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.