VARITHENA Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • itching
  • skin irritation
  • reactions at the site of the injection
  • hematoma, a collection of blood outside of the blood vessels

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a blood clot

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

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    RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a clot in the lung
  • complete stoppage of the heart
  • a stroke
  • a blood clot in an artery
  • inflammation of the blood vessels
  • blood clot in a deep vein of the extremities
  • inadequate blood flow in the extremities
  • bronchospasm
  • hives
  • decreased alertness or consciousness
  • dead skin
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • gangrene
  • tissue death
  • damage to the skin and tissue around the injection site

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • confusion
  • a migraine headache
  • thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot
  • skin inflammation
  • inflammation of the skin due to an allergy
  • hirsutism, a condition of hair growth on parts of the body normally without hair
  • darkening of the skin
  • fainting
  • dizziness
  • fever
  • pain
  • temporary redness of face and neck
  • heart throbbing or pounding
  • trouble breathing
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
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