PHESGO Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection anemia decreased blood platelets low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils a skin rash trouble breathing a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
throat irritation a common cold stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth dizziness difficulty sleeping low energy pain chills taste impairment weight loss cough nausea vomiting diarrhea generalized weakness reactions at the site of the injection a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy excessive watery eyes itching a nail disorder hair loss dry skin joint pain fever decreased appetite headache INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle chronic heart failure obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot the flu low levels of white blood cells left ventricular heart failure erythrodysesthesia or tingling, pain, redness, and edema in the hands and feet If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a stuffy and runny nose indigestion constipation acne joint pain backache muscle spasm muscle pain bone pain visible water retention decreased appetite heart throbbing or pounding difficulty swallowing a feeling of pins and needles on skin intense abdominal pain fast heartbeat irritation of the mouth inflammation and infection of nail cuticle chills temporary redness of face and neck generalized weakness RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
low levels of white blood cells abnormal heart rhythm left ventricular heart failure low blood pressure escape of fluid into the lungs fluid in the lungs a type of inflammation of the lung called interstitial pneumonitis x-ray results showing lung tissue changes decreased lung function acute respiratory distress syndrome, a type of lung disorder bronchospasm glomerulonephritis, a condition that affects the kidneys decreased kidney function decreased oxygen in the tissues or blood a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema tumor lysis syndrome hives If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
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