Alunbrig

Generic name:brigatinib [ bri-GAT-i-nib ]
Drug class:Multikinase inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on May 12, 2021.

What is Alunbrig?

Alunbrig is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Alunbrig is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).

Alunbrig is used only if your cancer has a specific genetic marker (an abnormal "ALK" gene). Your doctor will test you for this gene.

Warnings

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 ar...