Bortezomib Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • shingles
  • dehydration
  • low amount of potassium in the blood
  • anemia
  • decreased blood platelets
  • low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
  • low blood pressure
  • a common cold
  • pneumonia
  • fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands
  • trouble breathing
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • abnormal sensations of the skin
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • low levels of white blood cells
  • a decreased number of lymphocytes in the blood
  • blurred vision
  • throat irritation
  • indigestion
  • constipation
  • itching
  • joint pain
  • backache
  • muscle pain
  • nerve pain
  • pain in the arms or legs
  • cramps
  • bone pain
  • dizziness
  • difficulty sleeping
  • low energy
  • chills
  • taste impairment
  • a skin rash
  • visible water retention
  • decreased appetite
  • headache
  • cough
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • generalized weakness
  • intense abdominal pain
  • peripheral sensory nerve disorder
  • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • mental problems
  • chronic heart failure
  • a hole in the intestine
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • a herpes simplex infection
  • high blood sugar
  • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a systemic inflammatory response called sepsis due to an infection with bacteria
  • nerve pain after herpes
  • a shingles outbreak that involves the eye
  • low amount of calcium in the blood
  • high amount of calcium in the blood
  • an increased sodium level in the blood
  • low amount of sodium in the blood
  • high levels of potassium in the blood
  • hemolytic uremic syndrome, a condition that affects the kidney and the blood
  • a type of blood clotting disorder called disseminated intravascular coagulation
  • suicidal thoughts
  • paralysis
  • a type of brain function problem called encephalopathy
  • a disorder of the peripheral nerves that enable movement called peripheral motor neuropathy
  • Guillain-Barre syndrome
  • a sudden loss of vision
  • double vision
  • vision loss
  • optic neuropathy, a disease of the optic nerve
  • hearing loss
  • high blood pressure
  • a heart attack
  • angina, a type of chest pain
  • a low supply of oxygen rich blood to the heart
  • a clot in the lung
  • pulmonary hypertension
  • inflammation of the covering of the heart or pericardium
  • pericardial tamponade, a disorder of the heart
  • fluid in the covering of the heart or pericardium
  • sinus arrest, a type of heart condition
  • atrial fibrillation
  • atrial flutter
  • slow heartbeat
  • a hemorrhage in the brain
  • abnormal bleeding in the brain resulting in damage to brain tissue, called a hemorrhagic stroke
  • a transient ischemic attack, a type of stroke that lasts only a few minutes
  • a stroke
  • allergic reaction causing inflammation of blood vessels
  • thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a type of blood disorder
  • blood clot formation in vein
  • vocal cord swelling
  • escape of fluid into the lungs
  • a type of inflammation of the lung called interstitial pneumonitis
  • a complete or partial collapse of the lung airways called atelectasis
  • x-ray results showing lung tissue changes
  • acute respiratory distress syndrome, a type of lung disorder
  • a type of stomach irritation called gastritis
  • insufficient blood supply to the colon
  • inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines
  • paralysis of the intestines
  • blocked bowels with decreased peristaltic movement
  • a blockage of the intestines with stool
  • blockage of the stomach or intestine
  • inflammation and infection of the abdomen lining
  • acute liver failure
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • blockage of normal bile flow
  • acute inflammation of the pancreas
  • glomerulonephritis, a condition that affects the kidneys
  • kidney failure
  • kidney stones
  • inflammation of the bladder with hemorrhage
  • bloody urine
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Sweet's disease
  • coma
  • mental status changes
  • seizures
  • high amount of bilirubin in the blood
  • coughing up of blood
  • bloody vomit
  • ascites
  • high amount of uric acid in the blood
  • bacteria in the blood
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • decreased oxygen in the tissues or blood
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug
  • progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, a type of brain infection
  • a type of brain disorder called posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
  • worsening of chronic heart failure
  • peripheral demyelinating neuropathy, a type of nerve disorder
  • worsening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • herpes simplex meningitis
  • tumor lysis syndrome
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • an infection due to a virus
  • thrush
  • inflammation of the eyelid
  • eye irritation
  • inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses
  • stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • black tarry stools
  • hives
  • sensation of spinning or whirling
  • loss of muscle coordination
  • puffy face from water retention
  • difficulty swallowing
  • an inability to completely empty the bladder
  • involuntary leakage of urine
  • anxious feelings
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