Review the side-effects of Copanlisib 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.
Common: Pneumonia, raised blood sugar level, hypertension, diarrhea
Gastrointestinal: Mouth ulcer, nausea, vomiting
Respiratory: Lower respiratory tract infections including Pneumocystis jiroveci infection and bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, pneumonitis
Nervous system: Pricking or numbness sensation, abnormal sensations
Skin: Rashes, exfoliative dermatitis, itching, severe skin reactions
Blood: Decreased level of white blood cells, platelets, red blood reduced blood phosphate levels, excess uric acid and triglycerides in blood
Others: General weakness or decreased energy, fatigue or asthenia, mucositis, raised level of serum lipase
• Caution is required while using copanlisib injection in the elderly as it may lead to serious side effects.
• Do not mix copanlisib injection with other drugs or diluents. It should be administered through a separate intravenous cannula.
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.
Common: Pneumonia, raised blood sugar level, hypertension, diarrhea
Gastrointestinal: Mouth ulcer, nausea, vomiting
Respiratory: Lower respiratory tract infections including Pneumocystis jiroveci infection and bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, pneumonitis
Nervous system: Pricking or numbness sensation, abnormal sensations
Skin: Rashes, exfoliative dermatitis, itching, severe skin reactions
Blood: Decreased level of white blood cells, platelets, red blood reduced blood phosphate levels, excess uric acid and triglycerides in blood
Others: General weakness or decreased energy, fatigue or asthenia, mucositis, raised level of serum lipase
Other Precautions :
• Pregnancy test has to be performed before initiating copanlisib treatment and the treatment should be started only if the test results are negative.• Caution is required while using copanlisib injection in the elderly as it may lead to serious side effects.
• Do not mix copanlisib injection with other drugs or diluents. It should be administered through a separate intravenous cannula.
