Side effect(s) of Carglumic Acid

Review the side-effects of Carglumic Acid 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 - Vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, tonsilitis, anemia, ear infection, diarrhea, throat inflammation, and headache.

   Blood - Anemia.

   ENT - Ear infection.

   Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing.

   General - Weakness, fever.

   Infections - Infection, throat inflammation, pneumonia.

   Metabolic - Loss of appetite, hemoglobin decreased, weight decreased.

   Central Nervous System - Headache, drowsiness.

   Skin - Rash.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Carglumic Acid

Carglumic Acid(Carbaglu) generic is similar to n-acetylglutamate (NAG), prescribed for hyperammonemia due to the deficiency of the liver enzyme named as N-acetylglutamate synthase (NAGS). It acts as a replacement for NAG.