Side Effects
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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:
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms
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chest tightness
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confusion
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cough
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dark urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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headache
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hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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overactive reflexes
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pale skin
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poor coordination
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rapid heart rate
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redness of the skin
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restlessness
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shivering
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sore throat
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sweating
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talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
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trembling or shaking
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twitching
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils (black part of the eye)
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blue staining of the urine, skin, and mucous membranes
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bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms
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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest tightness
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confusion
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dark urine
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difficulty breathing
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fear
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fever
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headache
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
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nausea
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pale skin
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rapid heart rate
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rapid shallow breathing
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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sore throat
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stomach pain
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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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Arm or leg pain
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change in taste
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changes in skin color
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feeling hot or cold
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increased sweating
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loss of taste
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muscle or joint pain
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pain at the infusion site
Less common
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Back pain
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bruising
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chills
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
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loss of appetite
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muscle aches and pains
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muscle spasm
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runny nose
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trouble sleeping
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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