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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Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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body aches or pain
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chest discomfort, pain, or tightness
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chills
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cough
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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dry, red, hot, or irritated skin
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ear congestion
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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feeling of warmth
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fever
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headache
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hives, itching, or skin rash
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increased sweating
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irregular, fast, slow, or shallow breathing
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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loss of voice
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nasal congestion
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pain
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pale skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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redness or pain at the catheter site
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runny nose
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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sneezing
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sore throat
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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trouble breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Blood in the urine
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decreased urine
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dry mouth
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increased thirst
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loss of appetite
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mood changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea or vomiting
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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pain in the groin or genitals
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sharp back pain just below the ribs
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seizures
Incidence not known
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Blue-green to black skin discoloration
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blurred vision
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bumps and rash on the skin
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cloudy urine
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confusion
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dilated neck veins
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extreme fatigue
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heart stops
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high blood pressure
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inability to speak
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no breathing
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no pulse or blood pressure
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pain, redness, swelling, or sloughing of the skin at the place of injection
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severe or sudden headache
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severe pain in the chest
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slurred speech
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sudden and severe weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body
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sudden onset of severe breathing difficulty
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swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
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temporary blindness
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unconscious
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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:
More common
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Acid or sour stomach
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belching
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body aches or pain
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change in hearing
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congestion
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constipation
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dryness or soreness of the throat
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ear discomfort or pain
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ear drainage
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earache
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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heartburn
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hoarseness
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indigestion
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muscle or bone pain, stiffness, or tightness
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muscle twitching
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redness of the skin
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redness or swelling in the ear
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sensation of spinning
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sore mouth or tongue
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stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
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tender, swollen glands in the neck
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upper abdominal or stomach pain
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voice changes
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white patches in the mouth or on the tongue
Less common
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Bloody nose
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Incidence not known
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Burning, dry, or itching eyes
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discharge, excessive tearing
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muscle spasm
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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: May 01, 2024
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