Review the side-effects of Oprelvekin 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 - Fluid retention, difficulty in breathing, fast heart rate, palpitations, abnormal heart rhythm, and lung infection.
Body as a Whole - Fluid retention, fever, headache, pain, and chills.
Heart - Dilatation of blood vessels and fainting.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea/vomiting, ulceration of the mucous membranes, diarrhea, mouth infection, abdominal pain, infection, loss of appetite, constipation, indigestion and dehydration.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, sleeplessness, nervousness, weakness, and tingling.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, nose inflammation and increased cough.
Skin - Rash, hair loss, bruising, blisters, and skin discoloration.
Eye and ENT - Blurred vision, and eye bleeding.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain and bone pain.
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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 - Fluid retention, difficulty in breathing, fast heart rate, palpitations, abnormal heart rhythm, and lung infection.
Body as a Whole - Fluid retention, fever, headache, pain, and chills.
Heart - Dilatation of blood vessels and fainting.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea/vomiting, ulceration of the mucous membranes, diarrhea, mouth infection, abdominal pain, infection, loss of appetite, constipation, indigestion and dehydration.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, sleeplessness, nervousness, weakness, and tingling.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, nose inflammation and increased cough.
Skin - Rash, hair loss, bruising, blisters, and skin discoloration.
Eye and ENT - Blurred vision, and eye bleeding.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain and bone pain.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Oprelvekin
Oprelvekin(Neumega) generic is an interleukin, prescribed for severe thrombocytopenia caused by certain chemotherapy treatments. It stimulates certain body chemicals to produce platelets.Trade Names for Oprelvekin
International :
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