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:
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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back pain
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bluish color of the skin
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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feeling
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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confusion
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cough
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decreased heart rate
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decreased urine output
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difficulty breathing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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drowsiness
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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headache
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increased thirst
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irritability
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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loss of consciousness
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mood or mental changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea
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nervousness
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noisy breathing
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numbness of the mouth
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paleness, pain, or redness at the injection site
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rapid breathing
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seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
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seizures
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stiff neck
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stomach pain
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sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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weakness or heaviness of the legs
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weight gain
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:
Incidence not known
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Feeling of warmth
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loss of or change in taste
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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sneezing
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swelling, rash, itching, or burning at the infusion site
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throat irritation
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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