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
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Blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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fever
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headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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hoarseness
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itching, pain, redness, or swelling at the insertion site
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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redness of the skin
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seizures
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slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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tightness in the chest
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trouble breathing
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trouble swallowing
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unusual bruising
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unusual tiredness
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Confusion
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drowsiness
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general feeling of illness
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nausea
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severe headache
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stiff neck or back
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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Collection of blood under the skin
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deep, dark purple bruise
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irritability
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jitteriness
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sweating
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, 2024
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