Muromonab-CD3 (Systemic)

Brand Names : Orthoclone OKT3

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.

Because of the way that muromonab-CD3 acts on the body, there is a chance that it may cause effects that may not occur until years after the medicine is used. These delayed effects may include certain types of cancer, such as lymphomas and skin cancers. Discuss these possible effects with your doctor.

Although not all of the following side effects may occur, if they do occur, they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if the following side effects occur:

Less common

Chest pain; rapid or irregular heartbeat; shortness of breath or wheezing; swelling of face or throat

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Diarrhea; dizziness or faintness; fever and chills; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; muscle or joint pain; nausea and vomiting

Less common or rare

Confusion; black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; convulsions (seizures); cough or hoarseness; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there); itching or tingling; loss of hearing or vision; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; skin rash; sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth; stiff neck; swollen or painful glands; tightness in the chest; trembling and shaking of hands; troubled breathing; unusual sensitivity of eyes to light; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness; weakness

After you stop using this medicine, it may still produce some side effects that need medical attention. During this period of time check with your doctor if you notice the following side effects:

Fever and chills

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