Oprelvekin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Neumega, interleukin-11, recombinant, rIL-11

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.

The side effects listed below include only those that might be caused by oprelvekin. To find out about other side effects that may be caused by the cancer medicines you are also receiving, see the information about those medicines.

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

More common

Fast heartbeat; irregular heartbeat; shortness of breath; sore mouth or tongue; swelling of feet or lower legs; white patches in mouth and/or on tongue

Less common

Bloody eye; blurred vision; severe redness and peeling of skin

This medicine may also cause the following side effect that your doctor will watch for:

More common

Heart rhythm problems

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

Red eyes; weakness

Less common

Numbness or tingling of hands or feet; skin discoloration; skin rash at place of injection

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