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Side effect(s) of Anagrelide


Review the side-effects of Anagrelide 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
- Headache, palpitations, diarrhea, weakness, fluid retention, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, difficulty in breathing, flatulence, vomiting, fever, swelling in the extremities, rash, hives, chest pain, loss of appetite, fast heart rate, inflammation of pharynx, uneasiness, tingling, back pain, itching and indigestion.

   Body as a Whole
- Flu symptoms, rapid weight gain, chills, pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet, weakness or numbness of an arm or leg and photosensitivity.

   Heart
- Abnormal heart rhythm, bleeding, high blood pressure, heart disease, heart failure, postural hypotension, dilatation of blood vessels, migraine and fainting.

   Gastrointestinal
- Constipation, GI distress, GI bleeding, stomach inflammation, blood in stool, mouth ulcer, eructation.

   Blood
- Anemia, decrease in platelets, swelling of lymph nodes.

   Liver
- Elevated liver enzymes.

   Musculoskeletal
- Joint pain, muscle pain and leg cramps.

   Central Nervous System
- Depression, drowsiness, seizures, confusion, sleeplessness, nervousness, and memory loss.

   Metabolic
- Dehydration.

   Respiratory
- Runny nose, nosebleed, respiratory disease, sinus inflammation, pneumonia, and asthma.

   Skin
- Skin disease, itching and hair loss.

   Eye and ENT
- Abnormal vision, ringing in the ear, visual field abnormality, double vision, cough, slow or difficult speech, ringing in the ears.

   Genitourinary
- Painful urination and blood in urine.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Anagrelide

Anagrelide(Agrylin) generic is a platelet-reducing agent prescribed for thrombocythemia. This medication works by slowing the production of platelets in the body.


Trade Names for Anagrelide

International :


Agrylin
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