Rifamate Oral Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy inflammation of the liver called hepatitis If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
low levels of vitamin B6 in the blood nausea vomiting diarrhea discoloration of the saliva discolored sweat sputum discoloration an abnormal stool color stomach cramps INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
abnormal liver function tests a skin rash If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
indigestion irritation of the stomach or intestines RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
excess body acid a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia low blood counts due to bone marrow failure decreased blood platelets very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell toxic psychosis a type of brain function problem called encephalopathy a toxic effect on the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord optic atrophy, a form of nerve damage in the eye sudden blindness and pain upon moving the eye inflammation of the blood vessels low blood pressure bronchospastic lung disease inflammation of the skin due to an allergy a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome a condition with symptoms that resemble lupus seizures a fever as a result of taking the medication a skin rash high amount of bilirubin in the blood a type of allergic reaction called angioedema a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug pancreatitis a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria decreased function of the adrenal gland porphyria acquired hemolytic anemia, an anemia due to destruction of red cells anemia a type of blood clotting disorder called disseminated intravascular coagulation decreased blood-clotting from low vitamin K increased risk of bleeding due to clotting disorder large purple or brown skin blotches low levels of white blood cells low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils mental problems from taking the drug a disease with shrinking and weaker muscles called myopathy a type of inflammation of the lung called interstitial pneumonitis discoloration of teeth liver damage inflammation of the liver called hepatitis blockage of normal bile flow a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis renal tubular necrosis, a kidney disorder pemphigoid, a blistering skin disorder erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction swollen lymph nodes trouble breathing abnormal liver function tests a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice lung tissue problem a type of skin disorder called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis hemoglobinuria, a condition where hemoglobin is present in the urine If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
pink eye enlarged breasts fever flu-like symptoms swollen lymph nodes increased eosinophils in the blood confusion behavioral problems a change in vision tear discoloration a sore throat a sore tongue a problem with menstrual periods muscle weakness drowsiness difficulty concentrating dizziness low energy pain loss of muscle coordination fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands temporary redness of face and neck decreased appetite headache nausea vomiting heartburn gas abnormal color of urine Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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