Ixabepilone Intravenous Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
low levels of white blood cells low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth constipation hair loss joint pain muscle pain low energy decreased appetite headache nausea vomiting diarrhea generalized weakness intense abdominal pain INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection low amount of sodium in the blood dehydration low amount of potassium in the blood anemia decreased blood platelets angina, a type of chest pain atrial flutter inflammation of the blood vessels skin rash with sloughing erythrodysesthesia or tingling, pain, redness, and edema in the hands and feet trouble breathing chest pain a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug decreased blood volume If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a decreased number of lymphocytes in the blood excessive watery eyes a common cold gastroesophageal reflux disease itching a nail disorder skin discoloration dizziness difficulty sleeping fever pain lockjaw taste impairment loss of muscle coordination visible water retention weight loss a change in voice cough low energy and weakness RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
excess body acid increased risk of bleeding due to clotting disorder a heart attack a low supply of oxygen rich blood to the heart cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle supraventricular arrhythmias, a type of abnormal heart rhythm a hemorrhage in the brain obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot a blood clot low blood pressure bleeding inflammation in the lungs due to an allergic reaction fluid in the lungs bronchospastic lung disease a type of stomach irritation called gastritis inflammation of the large intestine blocked bowels with decreased peristaltic movement acute liver failure liver failure bleeding of the stomach or intestines kidney failure kidney stones erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction fainting a skin rash abnormal liver function tests a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice radiation recall syndrome If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
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