Epoetin Alfa (Injection 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Chest pain
• Fever
• Headache
• Increased blood pressure
• Shortness of breath
• Swelling of the face, fingers, ankles, feet, or lower legs
• Weight gain

• Anxiety
• Blurred vision
• Change in skin color
• Change in vision
• Convulsions (seizures)
• Cough
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Double vision
• Fainting
• Fast heartbeat
• Migraine headache
• Nausea
• Pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
• Pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
• Pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of the legs
• Pale skin
• Partial or complete loss of vision in the eye
• Severe headaches of sudden onset
• Skin rash or hives
• Slurred speech
• Sore throat
• Sudden and severe inability to speak
• Sudden loss of coordination
• Sudden vision changes
• Sweating
• Temporary blindness
• Tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, or skin discoloration at the injection site
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Vision problems
• Vomiting
• 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:

• Abdominal or stomach pain and swelling
• Bone or joint pain, muscle aches, chills, shivering, or sweating
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• General feeling of tiredness or weakness
• Heartburn or belching, acid or sour stomach
• Inability to sleep
• Itching or stinging at the injection site
• Loss of strength or energy
• Muscle pain or weakness
• Skin pain
• Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
• Weight loss

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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