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Side effect(s) of Moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk


Review the side-effects of Moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk 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.

  Gastrointestinal:
Hard stools, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

  Nervous system:
Headache, dizziness, fever, abnormal weakness

  Lab abnormalities:
Low levels of red blood cells, neutrophils, and platelets, high levels of creatinine and liver enzymes, decreased levels of albumin, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphate

  Eye:
Blurred vision, dry eye, pain and swelling of the eye, eye discharge, cataract

  Others:
Fluid accumulation, weight gain, chills

Other Precautions :

• Females of reproductive potential should use effective contraception during moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk treatment and should continue the contraception for at least 30 days after the last dose of moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk.

• It is also necessary to verify the pregnancy status of female patients to avoid the risk caused to unborn babies.

• In case of moderate side effects, the treatment can be stopped temporarily until the symptoms are resolved; if the side effects are severe or life-threatening, the treatment can be permanently discontinued.

Drug Name : Moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk

Moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk is used to treat hairy cell leukemia (a form of chronic lymphocytic leukemia - cancer that starts in the bone marrow) in adult patients treated previously with at least two treatments or whose cancer has returned after chemotherapy.


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