The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Itching at the injection site (up to 92%)
- Redness at the injection site (up to 74%)
- Pain at the injection site (up to 67%)
- Lymph node pain (up to 57%)
- Headache (up to 50%)
- Tiredness (up to 48%)
- Swelling at the injection site (up to 48%)
- Muscle pain (up to 46%)
- Feeling unwell (up to 37%)
- Feeling hot (up to 32%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Shivering
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Shortness of breath
- Rash
- Swollen lymph nodes
Acam2000 serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Heart inflammation: chest pain, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, fainting, irritability, no energy, vomiting, stomach pain, pale skin
- Brain and spinal cord inflammation: confusion, headache, nausea, vomiting, weakness, unstable balance and coordination, numbness or tingling, loss of consciousness, seizures
- Serious skin reactions: painful rash, blisters, itching, swelling, fever
- Eye infection: watery painful eyes, blurred vision, blindness
- Severe allergic reaction: facial or throat swelling, trouble breathing, hives, itching
Source: DailyMed
The following Acam2000 side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, confusion or trouble speaking
- Eye pain, redness, irritation, or discharge with blurry or decreased vision
- Heart muscle inflammation—unusual weakness or fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands
- Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
- Skin infection—skin redness, swelling, warmth, or pain
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Fever
- General discomfort and fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Pain, redness, or irritation at injection site
- Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, groin, chest, or underarm area
