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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Anxiety
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blue-green to black skin discoloration
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blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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cough
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difficulty breathing or swallowing
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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hives, itching, skin rash
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inability to speak
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nausea
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noisy breathing
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pain, itching, redness, peeling, or cracking of the skin at the injection site
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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raised red swellings on the skin, lips, tongue, or in the throat
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seizures
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severe or sudden headache
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slurred speech
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temporary blindness
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tightness in the chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, 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:
Incidence not known
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Headache
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permanent discoloration of the injected vein
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red, itchy, or watery eyes
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runny or stuffy nose
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sneezing
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, 2023