What are the adverse reactions of loratinib?
Everyone's physical condition is different, and the possible adverse reactions may vary. Pay close attention to changes in your body while taking this medication. If any of the following occur, contact your doctor immediately. Monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration may also be necessary:
Brain-related symptoms include: poor concentration, low mood, unexplained anxiety, severe headaches, dizziness, insomnia or excessive sleepiness, hallucinations and other abnormal mental states, as well as persistent fatigue.
Metabolic abnormalities: Blood tests reveal elevated cholesterol or triglycerides (hyperlipidemia), elevated blood pressure, and abnormal blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia).
Heart problems: An electrocardiogram shows a prolonged PR interval, which can seriously affect the normal heart rhythm (atrioventricular block).
Pulmonary reaction: Symptoms similar to pneumonia, such as worsening cough and shortness of breath (interstitial lung disease/non-infectious pneumonia).
Nerve damage: Symptoms of peripheral nerve damage include numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.
Fluid retention: unexplained weight gain, swelling of the ankles, and puffy eyelids.
Gastrointestinal discomfort: diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, actual vomiting.
Musculoskeletal system: joint pain, muscle stiffness and pain.
Skin reaction: Red rash or itching on the skin.
Abnormal findings: abnormal liver function indicators, changes in blood routine test values.
Under what circumstances should loratinib be discontinued immediately?
If you experience severe discomfort while taking this medication, please seek medical attention immediately. Your doctor will determine whether it is necessary to discontinue the medication based on your specific situation.
Severe reactions that threaten life, such as difficulty breathing;
Multiple liver function tests showed persistently abnormalities.
The heart has a serious rhythm problem;
Neurological symptoms severely impact daily life.
Whether the medication regimen needs to be adjusted or discontinued must be decided by a professional physician after a comprehensive evaluation.
