Gefitinib (Systemic)
Brand Names : Iressa
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine
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:
Less common
bloating or swelling of face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet; burning, dry or itching eyes; change in vision; difficult or labored breathing; eye discharge or excessive tearing; redness, pain, swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid ; shortness of breath; tightness in chest; tingling of hands or feet; unusual weight gain or loss; wheezing
Incidence unknown
abnormal eyelash growth; blistering,
peeling, loosening of skin; bloating of stomach; chills; constipation; cough; darkened urine; diarrhea; fainting or loss of consciousness; fast heartbeat; fast or irregular breathing; fever; indigestion; joint or muscle pain; large, hive-like
swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs; loss of appetite; nausea; pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating
to the back; redness, tenderness, itching, or burning
of skin; seeing floating spots before the eyes; severe stinging of the eye; skin rash; sore throat; sores, ulcers,
or white spots in mouth or on lips; unusual tiredness
or weakness; vomiting; yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects may
occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go
away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check
with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.
Other side effects not listed above
may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with
your doctor.
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