Review the side-effects of Venetoclax 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: Fever, fatigue, peripheral edema (accumulation of excess fluid in the body that causes swelling), back pain and headache.
Gastro-Intestinal: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and constipation.
Respiratory: Severe cough, upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, chest pain, wheezing and breathing difficulties.
Blood: Anemia, neutropenia (reduced white blood cell count) and reduced platelet count.
Metabolic: Tumor lysis Syndrome, increased levels of potassium, phosphorus or uric acid in the blood and low levels of calcium.
Reproductive system: Fertility problems.
• Read the prescription leaflet carefully before taking the drug to avoid drug interactions.
• Do not take additional dose on the same day if venetoclax causes vomiting.
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: Fever, fatigue, peripheral edema (accumulation of excess fluid in the body that causes swelling), back pain and headache.
Gastro-Intestinal: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and constipation.
Respiratory: Severe cough, upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, chest pain, wheezing and breathing difficulties.
Blood: Anemia, neutropenia (reduced white blood cell count) and reduced platelet count.
Metabolic: Tumor lysis Syndrome, increased levels of potassium, phosphorus or uric acid in the blood and low levels of calcium.
Reproductive system: Fertility problems.
Other Precautions :
• Do not take more than the recommended dose of the drug as overdose may result in drug toxicity and tumor lysis syndrome.• Read the prescription leaflet carefully before taking the drug to avoid drug interactions.
• Do not take additional dose on the same day if venetoclax causes vomiting.
