Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Vemurafenib, which give rise to further complications include Epidermal necrolysis, Photosensitivity, Uveitis, Hypersensitivity reactions.
Vemurafenib produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Stevens Johnson syndrome, QT prolongation. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Vemurafenib therapy.
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Vemurafenib are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Alopecia, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Myalgia, Constipation, Maculopapular rash, Pruritus, Erythema, Hypotension, Cough, Asthenia, Arthralgia, Dry skin, Peripheral neuropathy, Folliculitis, Pyrexia, Vasculitis, Musculoskeletal pain, Dysgeusia, Pain in upper & lower extremities, Back pain.