Fomivirsen (Parenteral-Local)

Brand Names : Vitravene

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along 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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Abnormal vision; blurred vision; change in how colors look; decreased vision or other changes in vision; eye pain; redness of eye; seeing flashes or sparks of light; seeing floating spots before eyes; sensitivity of eye to light; veil or curtain appearing across part of vision; watering of eye

Less common

Decreased ability to see to the side when looking straight ahead; itching, redness, or soreness at place of injection; pain on moving the eye; soreness of eye; swelling of the eye

Other 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

Abdominal or stomach pain; diarrhea; headache; nausea; skin rash; vomiting; weakness

Less common

Back pain; cough; dizziness; loss of appetite; sweating; tightness in chest; weight loss

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.