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Common adverse events related to gefitinib administration seen in 2 or more patients.
| Toxicity | Grade 2 N (%) |
Grade 3 N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal symptoms | ||
| Abdominal pain | 0 | 2 (8) |
| Anorexia | 2 (8) | 0 |
| Diarrhea | 5 (21) | 3 (12) |
| Nausea | 3 (12) | 0 |
| Vomiting | 3 (12) | 0 |
| Constitutional symptoms | ||
| Fatigue | 4 (17) | 0 |
| Weight loss | 2 (8) | 0 |
| Skin changes | ||
| Rash/desquamation | 3 (12) | 0 |
| Laboratory abnormalities | ||
| ALT elevation | 1 (4) | 1 (4) |
| Anemia | 2 (8) | 0 |
| Hypoalbuminemia | 4 (17) | 1 (4) |
