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:
Less common
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Collapse or shock-like state
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crying for 3 hours or more
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fever over 102.2 °F
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redness or swelling of 4 inches or more at the injection site
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seizures
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severe pain at the injection site
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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back pain
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the 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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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody nose
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bluish color of the fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
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blurred vision
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chest tightness
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confusion
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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fast heartbeat
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hallucinations
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headache
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hoarseness
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irritability
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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loss of bladder control
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loss of consciousness
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loss of strength or energy
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muscle pain or weakness
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nausea and vomiting
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pain or cramping in the abdomen or stomach
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
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screaming
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stiff neck
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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total body jerking
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trouble breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness (sudden and severe)
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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Fever of 99.5 °F or more
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fussiness
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loss of appetite
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mild pain, redness, swelling, or tenderness at the injection site
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restlessness
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weight loss
Incidence not known
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Crying
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ear pain
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, 2023