Review the side-effects of Ocrelizumab 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: Injection site reactions (pain or redness), respiratory infections
• Gastrointestinal: Bloating, diarrhea, loss of appetite
• Central nervous system: Irritability, lack of interest, difficulty in sleeping or concentrating, depression
• Musculoskeletal: Back pain, pain in the extremities
• Respiratory: Sneezing, sore throat, cough, difficulty in breathing
• Others: Herpes virus related infections, reduced neutrophil counts, skin related infections
• The prepared solution before infusing should be brought to room temperature. The diluted solution should be stored either in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C for 24 hours or for 8 hours at room temperature including the infusion time.
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: Injection site reactions (pain or redness), respiratory infections
• Gastrointestinal: Bloating, diarrhea, loss of appetite
• Central nervous system: Irritability, lack of interest, difficulty in sleeping or concentrating, depression
• Musculoskeletal: Back pain, pain in the extremities
• Respiratory: Sneezing, sore throat, cough, difficulty in breathing
• Others: Herpes virus related infections, reduced neutrophil counts, skin related infections
Other Precautions :
• The infusion rate can be reduced to half for at least 30 minutes in case of mild to moderate infusion reactions.• The prepared solution before infusing should be brought to room temperature. The diluted solution should be stored either in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C for 24 hours or for 8 hours at room temperature including the infusion time.
