LEFLUNOMIDE Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
high blood pressure a common cold bronchitis inflammation of the liver called hepatitis urinary tract infection If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
indigestion hair loss backache dizziness weight loss headache nausea vomiting diarrhea stomach cramps INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
anemia a type of stomach irritation called gastritis inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines inflammation of the covering of a tendon heart throbbing or pounding trouble breathing chest pain a feeling of pins and needles on skin inflammation of the lining of a joint fast heartbeat If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
pink eye throat irritation a stuffy and runny nose inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses dry mouth canker sores constipation itching acne fever decreased appetite gas generalized weakness a feeling of general discomfort called malaise anxious feelings RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a systemic inflammatory response called sepsis due to an infection with bacteria a bad infection a type of blood disorder with a decrease in all types of blood cells called pancytopenia decreased blood platelets very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell low levels of white blood cells low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils increased eosinophils in the blood a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy pulmonary hypertension inflammation of the blood vessels a type of inflammation of the lung called interstitial pneumonitis a condition where there is formation of fibrous tissue in the lung called pulmonary fibrosis inflammation of the large intestine liver failure erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome high amount of bilirubin in the blood nosebleed abnormal liver function tests a type of allergic reaction called angioedema reactivation of a past tuberculosis infection lung tissue problem pancreatitis a type of skin disease with raised, red patches filled with pus called pustular psoriasis a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
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