Alunbrig can cause serious side effects such as lung problems, vision problems, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, very slow heartbeats, muscle damage, or pancreatitis.
Call your doctor at once if you have side effects, such as: severe headache, confusion, feeling light-headed, blurred vision, seeing flashes of light or "floaters" in your vision, increased thirst or urination, hunger, nausea, upper stomach pain spreading to your back, unexplained muscle pain or weakness, fever, cough, chest pain, trouble breathing, very slow heartbeats, or feeling like you might pass out.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Alunbrig if you are allergic to brigatinib.
To make sure Alunbrig is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
lung disease or breathing problems;
slow heartbeats;
high blood pressure;
vision problems;
diabetes or glucose intolerance;
pancreas problems;
liver disease; or
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis).
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Brigatinib can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using this medicine.
If you are a woman, do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. Alunbrig can make hormonal birth control less effective, including birth control pills, injections, implants, skin patches, and vaginal rings. To prevent pregnancy while using Alunbrig, use an effective non-hormonal form of birth control such as an intrauterine device (IUD). Avoid getting pregnant for at least 4 months after your last dose.
If you are a man, use condoms or other barrier birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using condoms for at least 3 months after your last dose.
Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using brigatinib.
Alunbrig may affect fertility (ability to have children) in men. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because brigatinib can harm an unborn baby.
You should not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
How should I take Alunbrig?
Take Alunbrig exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.
Alunbrig is usually taken once per day, with or without food.
Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
If you vomit shortly after taking Alunbrig, do not take another dose. Stay on your regular schedule.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.
You should not stop using this medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
