Review the side-effects of Defibrotide Injection as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
General: Fever, allergic reaction, low blood pressure.
Bleeding: Bleeding could result in symptoms like bruising of the skin, nose bleeding, or blood in the stool or urine. Bleeding in the brain can cause headache, vision problems, confusion and slurred speech.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Skin: Itching, skin rashes
Respiratory: Cough, pneumonia
Central Nervous System: Dizziness, light headedness.
• The health care provider should not use the injection if there are visible particles or discoloration.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
General: Fever, allergic reaction, low blood pressure.
Bleeding: Bleeding could result in symptoms like bruising of the skin, nose bleeding, or blood in the stool or urine. Bleeding in the brain can cause headache, vision problems, confusion and slurred speech.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Skin: Itching, skin rashes
Respiratory: Cough, pneumonia
Central Nervous System: Dizziness, light headedness.
Other Precautions :
• Breast-feeding is not recommended while taking defibrotide injection as it has the possibility of causing serious side effects to the baby.• The health care provider should not use the injection if there are visible particles or discoloration.
