Review the side-effects of Pegvaliase-pqpz 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: Nausea, vomiting, pain in the stomach, loose stools
Nervous system: Headache, dizziness, anxiety or nervousness
Respiratory system: Throat pain, cough, stuffy nose
Skin: Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, discoloration), dry skin, rashes, dermatitis, pruritus, hair loss
Musculoskeletal: Back pain, neck pain, pain in the extremities, muscle stiffness, joint pain or swelling, stiffness of the joints
• Before injecting pegvaliase-pqpz, it is necessary to allow the injection to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes; however, do not heat in a microwave oven or put in boiling water with the intention of warming the injection.
• Never inject pegvaliase-pqpz into scars, moles, birthmarks, and areas of red, tender, bruised, inflamed or tattooed skin.
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: Nausea, vomiting, pain in the stomach, loose stools
Nervous system: Headache, dizziness, anxiety or nervousness
Respiratory system: Throat pain, cough, stuffy nose
Skin: Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, discoloration), dry skin, rashes, dermatitis, pruritus, hair loss
Musculoskeletal: Back pain, neck pain, pain in the extremities, muscle stiffness, joint pain or swelling, stiffness of the joints
Other Precautions :
• If a dose is missed, the patients should be instructed to take the next dose at the next scheduled time and not to take double the dose.• Before injecting pegvaliase-pqpz, it is necessary to allow the injection to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes; however, do not heat in a microwave oven or put in boiling water with the intention of warming the injection.
• Never inject pegvaliase-pqpz into scars, moles, birthmarks, and areas of red, tender, bruised, inflamed or tattooed skin.
