INTRON A Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
anemia decreased blood platelets low levels of white blood cells depression abnormal liver function tests If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
dry mouth hair loss dizziness low energy flu-like symptoms taste impairment a skin rash decreased appetite weight loss trouble breathing nausea vomiting diarrhea a feeling of pins and needles on skin intense abdominal pain INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a herpes simplex infection decreased function of bone marrow low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils a toxic effect on the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy low blood pressure pneumonia If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
confusion blurred vision dry skin leg cramps difficulty sleeping excessive sweating anxious feelings fast heartbeat RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
sarcoidosis overactive thyroid gland a condition with low thyroid hormone levels a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia low platelet count and bleeding from immune response mental problems from taking the drug suicidal thoughts thoughts of hurting or killing others a type of brain function problem called encephalopathy detachment of the retina of the eye a disorder of the retina of the eye sudden blindness and pain upon moving the eye a heart attack angina, a type of chest pain pulmonary hypertension inflammation of the covering of the heart or pericardium cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle atrial fibrillation extra heartbeats slow heartbeat a stroke inflammation of the blood vessels a blood clot thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a type of blood disorder a type of lung condition called bronchiolitis obliterans 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 x-ray results showing lung tissue changes bronchospasm liver failure damage to the liver and inflammation nephrotic syndrome, a type of kidney disorder 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 systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis muscle inflammation hallucinations high amount of bilirubin in the blood a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema pancreatitis If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
high amount of triglyceride in the blood aggressive behavior optic disk edema Raynaud's phenomenon, a condition where blood vessels constrict too much with coldness or stress a tooth disease canker sores hives muscle pain difficulty concentrating memory loss fever chills puffy face from water retention headache generalized weakness Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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