Summary

Commonly reported side effects of palbociclib include: decreased neutrophils. Other side effects include: infection and pulmonary embolism. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

Applies to palbociclib: oral capsules.

Side effects include:

Adverse effects reported in ≥10% of patients: Neutropenia, infection, leukopenia, fatigue, nausea, stomatitis, anemia, alopecia, diarrhea, thrombocytopenia, rash, vomiting, decreased appetite, asthenia, pyrexia.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to palbociclib: oral capsule, oral tablet.

Hematologic

Very common (10% or more): Decreased white blood cells (95%), decreased neutrophils (94%), decreased hemoglobin (83%), decreased lymphocytes (81%), neutropenia (80%), decreased platelets (61%), leukopenia (39%), anemia (24%), thrombocytopenia (16%)

Frequency not reported: Febrile neutropenia^[Ref]

Respiratory

Very common (10% or more): Upper respiratory infection (up to 31%), epistaxis (up to 11%)

Common (1% to 10%): Pulmonary embolism, interstitial lung disease, pneumonitis^[Ref]

Other

Very common (10% or more): Fatigue (37%), asthenia (17%), pyrexia (12%)^[Ref]

General

Most common adverse reactions (10% or greater incidence): Neutropenia, leukopenia, fatigue, anemia, infections, nausea, stomatitis, alopecia, diarrhea, thrombocytopenia, decreased appetite, vomiting, asthenia, peripheral neuropathy, and epistaxis.^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Very common (10% or more): Nausea (35%), stomatitis (30%), diarrhea (26%), vomiting (16%)^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Very common (10% or more): Alopecia (33%), rash (18%), dry skin (12%)^[Ref]

Metabolic

Very common (10% or more): Decreased appetite (16%)^[Ref]

Nervous system

Very common (10% or more): Peripheral neuropathy (13%), dysgeusia (10%)^[Ref]

Immunologic

Very common (10% or more): Infections (e.g., nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, oral herpes, sinusitis, rhinitis, bronchitis, influenza, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis, herpes zoster, pharyngitis, cellulitis, cystitis, lower respiratory tract infection, tooth infection, gingivitis, skin infection, gastroenteritis viral, respiratory tract infection, respiratory tract infection viral, folliculitis) (60%)^[Ref]