Denileukin Diftitox (Systemic)
Brand Names : Ontak
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some
unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they
do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately
if any of
the following side effects occur:
More common
Back pain; chest pain; dizziness or faintness; difficulty swallowing; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever or chills; infection; rash; shortness of breath; swelling of face, feet, or lower legs; warmth and
flushing of skin
Less common
Abdominal pain, severe; black, tarry
stools; cloudy urine; blood
in urine or stools; cloudy urine; cough or hoarseness accompanied by fever or chills; headache, severe; loss of coordination; lower back pain or side pain accompanied by fever or chills; painful or difficult urination accompanied by fever or chills; pain in groin or leg; pinpoint red spots on skin; slurring of speech; sudden vision changes; swelling or pain
at injection site; unusual bleeding or bruising; weakness of arm and leg
Check with your doctor as soon as possible
if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Dry, puffy skin; increased heart rate; loss of appetite; weight
gainOther side effects may occur that usually
do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment
as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any
of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Cough; diarrhea; skin rash; sore throatLess common or rare
Confusion; constipation; indigestion; numbness or tingling of
fingers, toes, or face; runny nose; trouble in sleepingSome side
effects of denileukin diftitox may not develop until long after you have received
the medicine, sometimes up to two weeks later.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If
you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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