Pegaspargase (Systemic)

Brand Names : Oncaspar, PEG- L-asparaginase

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

Abdominal or stomach pain; blurry vision; constipation; dry mouth and skin; fatigue; increased hunger or thirst; increased need to urinate; nausea; skin rash; unexplained weight loss; vomiting

Less common

Difficulty in breathing or swallowing; hives; itching, especially of hands and feet; reddening of the skin, especially around ears; swelling of eyes, face, or inside of nose; unusual tiredness or weakness (sudden and severe)

Rare

Black, tarry stools; blood in urine; cough or hoarseness; fever or chills; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; unusual bleeding or bruising

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

General feeling of discomfort or illness

Less common

Anxiety; behavior change similar to drunkenness; blurred vision; cold sweats; confusion; convulsions (seizures); cool pale skin; difficulty in concentrating; drowsiness; fast heartbeat; headache; lack of appetite; nervousness; nightmares; pain at place of injection; pain in joints or muscles; restless sleep; shakiness; severe or unusual tiredness or weakness; slurred speech

After you stop using this medicine, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on the amount of medicine you were using and how long you used it. During this period of time check with your doctor if you notice any other side effects not listed above.