Ibrance Palbociclib Side Effects

This document contains side effect information about palbociclib.

Ibrance palbociclib side effects.

Severe neutropenia very low white blood cell count. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name ibrance. You may report side effects to fda at 1 800 fda 1088.

Your doctor will talk to you about this treatment and its possible side effects before you agree to have treatment. When palbociclib is used. It may be used if the cancer has. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Low white blood cell counts neutropenia are very common when taking ibrance palbociclib and may cause serious infections that can lead to death. Capsule oral oral capsule. Along with its needed effects palbociclib may cause some unwanted effects. Ibrance palbociclib is an anti cancer agent for the treatment of hormone receptor hr positive human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 her2 negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in combination with other endocrine based drug therapy.

Palbociclib is be used to treat people who have oestrogen receptor positive and her 2 negative breast cancer. Palbociclib is also known as ibrance. If any of these effects persist or worsen. There are many options to minimize or prevent the side effects of palbociclib.

Other side effects include. For the first 2 cycles you ll need a complete blood cell count on day 15 as well. Side effects requiring immediate medical attention. Common side effects of ibrance include.

Palbociclib side effects may be quite manageable. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects. Still some people s white blood cell counts may drop so low that they have to decrease the dose or of ibrance or stop treatment. While on therapy be sure to share any side effects you experience with your healthcare team right away.

Infection and pulmonary embolism. Palbociclib side effects will improve after therapy is complete. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Low white blood cell counts are a common side effect of ibrance.

Nausea vomiting loss of appetite diarrhea tiredness weakness hair loss mouth sores or numbness tingling of arms legs may occur. Palbociclib side effects are often predictable in terms of their onset duration and severity. To monitor side effects your healthcare team will perform a blood test to check your complete blood count before starting ibrance and at the beginning of each cycle month. Decreased neutrophils other side effects include.

Less commonly ibrance may cause serious side effects including.