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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Pale skin
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trouble breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Increase in blood pressure
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increase in body temperature
Incidence not known
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Blood in the urine
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blood in the stools
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blue lips, fingernails, or skin
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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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bruising
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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chills
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confusion
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cough
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coughing or vomiting blood
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diarrhea
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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inability to speak
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joint or muscle pain
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lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
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nausea
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nervousness
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no blood pressure or pulse
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numbness or tingling of the face, hands, or feet
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pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
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persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites, mouth, or nose
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pounding in the ears
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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redness or soreness of the eyes
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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seizures
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severe or sudden headache
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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slurred speech
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sores in the mouth
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stomach pain
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stopping of the heart
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sudden loss of coordination
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sweating
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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temporary blindness
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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unconsciousness
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vision changes
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vomiting
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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:
More common
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Lack or loss of strength
Less common
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Redness or pain at the catheter site
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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