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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Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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bluish color of fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
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chest pain or tightness
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cough
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coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
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feeling of warmth
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increased sweating
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noisy breathing
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not breathing
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pale skin
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redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
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swelling in the legs and ankles
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trouble breathing
Rare
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Changes in skin color, pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
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chest discomfort
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dizziness
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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lightheadedness
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pounding or rapid pulse
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stopping of the heart
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unconsciousness
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blue-green to black skin discoloration
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bruising
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles" , or tingling feelings
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chills
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collection of blood under the skin
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constipation
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deep, dark purple bruise
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depressed mood
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diarrhea
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dry mouth
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dry skin and hair
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feeling cold
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hair loss
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hoarseness or husky voice
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itching
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joint or muscle pain
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large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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muscle cramps and stiffness
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nervousness
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painful or difficult urination
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partial or slight paralysis
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problems with speech or speaking
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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seizures
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sensitivity to heat
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sneezing
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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sweating
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swollen glands
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trouble sleeping
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weight gain
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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.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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