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Medicines brigatinibQuestion & answer

brigatinib · Medicine question

Can brigatinib cause high blood pressure?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, high blood pressure has occurred in patients taking Alunbrig (brigatinib), and blood pressure should be monitored regularly during treatment.

Sources for this answer

Alunbrig 30 mg film-coated tabletsTakeda UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 10Document updated 25 April 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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