Lorlatinib

Uses

Lorlatinib is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

How it Works

How Lorlatinib works Lorlatinib is an anti-cancer medication that functions by inhibiting the action of the abnormal protein responsible for signaling cancer cells to multiply. This mechanism helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Lorlatinib include peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness in the feet and hands), breathlessness, mood changes, weight gain, fatigue, edema (swelling), high blood pressure, diarrhea, cough, joint pain, hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), and increased triglyceride levels in the blood.