Review the side-effects of Talimogene laherparepvec 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. General: fatigue, chills, fever, nausea , flu-like illness, and pain at the site of injection.
• Women in the reproductive age group should be advised to use an effective contraception to prevent pregnancy during treatment with T-VEC.
• If a pregnant woman was exposed to T-VEC accidentally and if she had active herpes infection, the virus can cross the placental barrier and cause serious side effects in the developing baby.
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. General: fatigue, chills, fever, nausea , flu-like illness, and pain at the site of injection.
Other Precautions :
• Do not take more than recommended dose which is 4 ml.• Women in the reproductive age group should be advised to use an effective contraception to prevent pregnancy during treatment with T-VEC.
• If a pregnant woman was exposed to T-VEC accidentally and if she had active herpes infection, the virus can cross the placental barrier and cause serious side effects in the developing baby.
