Sandimmune Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
high blood pressure overgrowth of gums onto teeth damage to the kidneys If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
indigestion hirsutism, a condition of hair growth on parts of the body normally without hair dizziness flu-like symptoms pain muscle tremors visible water retention headache vomiting stomach cramps INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
a systemic inflammatory response called sepsis due to an infection with bacteria an infection due to a fungus an infection low amount of magnesium in the blood seizures a skin rash trouble breathing chest pain a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a migraine headache ringing in the ears a type of stomach irritation called gastritis acne skin discoloration leg cramps nausea gas diarrhea abdominal bloating a feeling of pins and needles on skin RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection due to a virus an infection due to a parasite a tumor high levels of potassium in the blood anemia decreased blood platelets a type of brain function problem called encephalopathy a change in vision hearing loss a heart attack thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a type of blood disorder an ulcer from too much stomach acid liver failure inflammation of the liver called hepatitis blockage of normal bile flow bleeding from stomach, esophagus or duodenum a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis kidney failure bloody urine high amount of uric acid in the blood high blood sugar a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema malignant lymphoma pancreatitis progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, a type of brain infection a type of brain disorder called posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome kidney problems due to BK polyomavirus If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
confusion depression inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth constipation enlarged breasts itching thickening of the outer horny layer of the skin joint pain muscle pain fever taste impairment decreased appetite weight loss hiccups difficulty swallowing low energy and weakness generalized weakness brittle nails night sweats anxious feelings 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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