Review the side-effects of Glatiramer 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.
Most Common- Injection site reaction, dilatation of blood vessels, rash, runny nose, difficulty in breathing and chest pain.
Heart- Palpitation and fast heart rate.
Eye - Eye disorder and double vision.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting and difficulty in swallowing.
Local Reaction - Redness, itching and inflammation.
Hypersensitivity - Influenza, inflammation of nose, bronchus, stomach and vaginal fungal infection.
Metabolic - Increase in weight.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain and benign skin cancer.
Central Nervous System - Tremor, headache, fainting, abnormal thinking, speech disorder, psychiatric disorder, anxiety and nervousness.
Genitourinary- Urinary urgency and painful menstruation.
Respiratory- Cough and spasm.
Skin - Itching, rash and hives.
ENT- Ear pain.
Miscellaneous- Chills, loss of appetite, fever and swelling in the face and leg region.
Copaxone
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.
Most Common- Injection site reaction, dilatation of blood vessels, rash, runny nose, difficulty in breathing and chest pain.
Heart- Palpitation and fast heart rate.
Eye - Eye disorder and double vision.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting and difficulty in swallowing.
Local Reaction - Redness, itching and inflammation.
Hypersensitivity - Influenza, inflammation of nose, bronchus, stomach and vaginal fungal infection.
Metabolic - Increase in weight.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain and benign skin cancer.
Central Nervous System - Tremor, headache, fainting, abnormal thinking, speech disorder, psychiatric disorder, anxiety and nervousness.
Genitourinary- Urinary urgency and painful menstruation.
Respiratory- Cough and spasm.
Skin - Itching, rash and hives.
ENT- Ear pain.
Miscellaneous- Chills, loss of appetite, fever and swelling in the face and leg region.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Glatiramer
Glatiramer(Copaxone) generic is an immunomodulator, used to treat multiple sclerosis. It stops the body from damaging its own nerve cells.Trade Names for Glatiramer
International :
Copaxone
