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
-
Accumulation of pus
-
black, tarry stools
-
bladder pain
-
bloody or cloudy urine
-
bluish lips or skin
-
chest pain or discomfort
-
chills
-
cough
-
diarrhea
-
difficult, burning, or painful urination
-
excessive muscle tone
-
fever
-
frequent urge to urinate
-
general feeling of discomfort or illness
-
headache
-
hoarseness
-
joint pain
-
lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
-
loss of appetite
-
lower back or side pain
-
muscle aches, pains, stiffness, tension, or tightness
-
nausea
-
pale skin
-
runny nose
-
shivering
-
slow or irregular heartbeat
-
sore throat
-
sweating
-
swollen, red, tender area of infection
-
trouble sleeping
-
ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
-
unusual bleeding or bruising
-
unusual tiredness or weakness
-
vomiting
Rare
-
Back pain
-
fast heartbeat
-
hives
Incidence not known
-
Bleeding gums
-
blue lips, fingernails, or skin
-
changes in skin color
-
changes in urination
-
chest tightness
-
confusion
-
coughing up blood
-
difficulty in breathing or swallowing
-
drowsiness
-
fruit-like breath odor
-
increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
-
increased thirst
-
muscle cramps or tremors
-
numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
-
nosebleed
-
paralysis
-
prolonged bleeding from cuts
-
rash
-
red or dark brown urine
-
red or black, tarry stools
-
restlessness
-
stomach pain or cramps
-
swelling and redness in the lower leg
-
trouble breathing
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
-
Agitation
-
redness of the skin
-
redness, swelling, or pain at the injection site
Less common
-
Itchy skin
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