Dolasetron (Intravenous Route)

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Side Effects

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:

• Blurred vision
• Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Chills
• Cold sweats
• Confusion
• Cough
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Dizziness
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• Fainting
• Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
• Feeling of warmth
• Hives
• Itching
• Lightheadedness
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash
• Sweating
• Tightness in the chest
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Wheezing

• Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
• No blood pressure or pulse
• Stopping of heart
• Unconsciousness

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:

• Headache

• Acid or sour stomach
• Agitation
• Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
• Belching
• Burning sensation or pain at the injection site
• Change in taste
• Changes in vision
• Constipation
• Difficulty with breathing
• Difficulty with moving
• Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Joint pain
• Muscle aching or cramping
• Muscle pains or stiffness
• Noisy breathing
• Rash
• Sensation of spinning
• Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
• Strange dreams
• Swollen joints

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.

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