Mefoxin Intravenous 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

  • a yeast infection of the vagina and vulva
  • reactions at the site of the injection

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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  • thrush
  • thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot
  • diarrhea
  • stomach cramps

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria
  • a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia
  • decreased function of bone marrow
  • anemia
  • a decrease in the blood clotting protein prothrombin
  • decreased blood platelets
  • low levels of white blood cells
  • increased eosinophils in the blood
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis
  • kidney failure
  • decreased kidney function
  • 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
  • skin rash with sloughing
  • erythema or redness of skin or mucous membrane
  • itching
  • hives
  • seizures
  • a fever as a result of taking the medication
  • a skin rash
  • trouble breathing
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • a serum sickness reaction
  • a type of skin disorder called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
  • a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome

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

  • temporary redness of face and neck
  • nausea
  • vomiting
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