Cubicin Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • trouble breathing
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • headache
  • diarrhea
  • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • an infection due to the fungus Candida
  • an infection due to a fungus
  • anemia
  • confusion
  • high blood pressure
  • low blood pressure
  • kidney failure
  • urinary tract infection
  • a skin rash
  • visible water retention
  • chest pain
  • increased creatine kinase levels
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • itching
  • dizziness
  • difficulty sleeping
  • excessive sweating
  • decreased appetite
  • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria
  • a systemic inflammatory response called sepsis due to an infection with bacteria
  • low amount of magnesium in the blood
  • high levels of potassium in the blood
  • decreased blood platelets
  • increased eosinophils in the blood
  • high levels of white blood cells
  • increase in the number of platelets in the blood
  • a disease with shrinking and weaker muscles called myopathy
  • atrial fibrillation
  • atrial flutter
  • supraventricular arrhythmias, a type of abnormal heart rhythm
  • pneumonia with high amount of eosinophil white blood cells
  • a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis
  • inflammation of the skin with blisters
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • erythema or redness of skin or mucous membrane
  • blistering of the skin
  • a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis
  • muscle weakness
  • mental status changes
  • hallucinations
  • fever
  • a type of abnormal movement disorder called dyskinesia
  • swollen lymph nodes
  • difficulty swallowing
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug
  • metabolic alkalosis, an acid-base imbalance of the blood
  • a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice
  • a type of skin disorder called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
  • a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome
  • vesicular rash
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • a yeast infection of the vagina and vulva
  • a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy
  • blurred vision
  • a change in vision
  • eye irritation
  • ringing in the ears
  • gum pain
  • dry mouth
  • stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth
  • a type of skin condition with redness and itching called eczema
  • muscle pain
  • cramps
  • sensation of spinning or whirling
  • low energy
  • chills
  • taste impairment
  • temporary redness of face and neck
  • cough
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal bloating
  • elevation of proteins in the urine
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • generalized weakness
  • intense abdominal pain
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