Side Effects
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Chest pain or tightness
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head congestion
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hoarseness or other voice changes
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nausea
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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rash
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sore throat
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trouble breathing
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vomiting
Less common
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Bleeding gums
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collection of blood under the skin
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coughing up blood
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deep, dark purple bruise
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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hard lump
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headache
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increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
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itching, pain, flushing, redness, or swelling of the skin
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nosebleeds
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paralysis
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prolonged bleeding from cuts
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red or black, tarry stools
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red or dark brown urine
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swelling
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unusually warm skin
Incidence not known
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Confusion
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difficulty with speaking
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dizziness
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double vision
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fast heartbeat
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general tiredness and weakness
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hives
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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numbness or tingling in the face, arms, or legs
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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slow speech
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trouble speaking, thinking, or walking
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
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Diarrhea
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headache
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pain
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stomach pain
Less common
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Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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change in taste
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fever
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loss of taste
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muscle aches
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pain at the catheter site
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stuffy or runny nose
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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