Humira(CF) Pen CROHN'S-UC-HS Pen Injector Kit Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection dehydration a common cold a condition with symptoms that resemble lupus a skin rash If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
throat irritation itching headache nausea INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
erysipelas, a bacterial skin infection shingles an infection due to a fungus pseudohypoparathyroidism monoclonal gammopathy, a condition with abnormal proteins in the blood an excess of ketones in the body very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell low levels of white blood cells acquired increase of red blood cells multiple sclerosis clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts high blood pressure extremely high blood pressure a heart attack inflammation of the covering of the heart or pericardium fluid in the covering of the heart or pericardium atrial fibrillation complete stoppage of the heart abnormal heart rhythm chronic heart failure subdural intracranial hemorrhage formation of blood clots in the leg veins pneumonia asthma bronchospastic lung disease liver tissue death gallstones bleeding of the stomach or intestines pyelonephritis, infection and inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis kidney stones inflammation of the bladder urinary tract infection fainting flu-like symptoms fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands heart throbbing or pounding trouble breathing chest pain abnormal liver function tests a broken bone reactivation of a past tuberculosis infection malignant lymphoma abnormal increase in red blood cells osteonecrosis, the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply an accidental injury fast heartbeat a high alanine transaminase level If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
confusion escape of fluid into the lungs inflammation of the esophagus inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines bacteria causing an infection in the joints arthritis backache muscle weakness pain in the arms or legs cramps muscle tremors vomiting pelvic pain impaired wound healing a feeling of pins and needles on skin inflammation of the lining of a joint intense abdominal pain injection site erythema RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
active tuberculosis an infection by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes a systemic inflammatory response called sepsis due to an infection with bacteria a type of systemic fungal infection called coccidioidomycosis a type of fungal lung infection called histoplasmosis an infection by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis opportunistic fungal infection sarcoidosis an infection due to a protozoa organism malignant melanoma, a type of skin cancer cancer or malignancy leukemia squamous cell carcinoma a type of blood disorder with a decrease in all types of blood cells called pancytopenia low blood counts due to bone marrow failure decreased blood platelets demyelination, a type of nervous system disorder Guillain-Barre syndrome sudden blindness and pain upon moving the eye a clot in the lung heart failure a stroke inflammation of the blood vessels inflammation of blood vessels in the skin a blood clot blood clot in a deep vein of the extremities a type of lung infection called Legionnaires' disease a condition where there is formation of fibrous tissue in the lung called pulmonary fibrosis appendicitis diverticulitis a hole in the intestine liver inflammation resulting from an abnormal immune response liver failure inflammation of the liver called hepatitis inflammation of the gallbladder erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug basal cell carcinoma of the skin reactivation of hepatitis B infection drug therapy that worsens or flares psoriasis pancreatitis hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma worsening of chronic heart failure cellulitis a type of skin cancer called Merkel cell carcinoma If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
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