Side effects of taking targeted drugs for advanced lung cancer

Side effects of taking targeted drugs for advanced lung cancer:

Taking targeted drugs for advanced lung cancer may cause side effects such as gastrointestinal discomfort, anemia, liver and kidney dysfunction, etc. The side effects will vary depending on the patient's physical condition and the severity of the disease.

1. Gastrointestinal discomfort: Drugs are usually digested and absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, and at the same time stimulate the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, some patients may experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, and weight loss.

2. Anemia: Long-term use of targeted drugs will affect the production and metabolism of platelets, thereby reducing the number of platelets and leading to coagulation disorders. The activity of bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells decreases, and the number of red blood cells decreases, leading to anemia symptoms such as pale complexion and cold limbs.

3. Abnormal liver and kidney function: Drugs need to be metabolized in the liver and excreted from the kidneys. Long-term and large-scale use of drugs will increase the burden on the liver and kidneys, thereby damaging the liver and kidneys. After liver and kidney damage, patients will experience symptoms such as fatigue, edema, and jaundice.

In addition to the above, there may be side effects such as skin allergies, proteinuria, and heart damage. Patients are advised to go to the respiratory department or oncology department of a regular hospital and use the drug reasonably under the guidance of a doctor. When severe discomfort occurs, the drug can be temporarily stopped according to the doctor's advice.