Vanrafia Side Effects
What should I watch for?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medication.
Talk to your care team if you may be pregnant. Serious fetal side effects can occur if you take this medication during pregnancy and for 2 weeks after the last dose. You will need a negative pregnancy test before starting this medication. Contraception is recommended before starting this medication, during treatment, and for 2 weeks after the last dose. Your care team can help find the option that works for you.
Do not breastfeed while taking this medication.
This medication may cause infertility. It is usually temporary. Talk to your care team if you are concerned about your fertility.
What are the side effects?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
- Low red blood cell level—unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
What may interact with this drug?
Other medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended.