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
Alphanate: Infusion-related side effects were reported (>1%) by people treated for VWD:
- Itching
- Headache
- Back pain
- Prickly or tingling sensation
- Trouble breathing
- Swelling in the face
- Pain
- Rash
- Chills
Humate-P
- Rash, redness, swelling, and other infusion-related side effects
- Bleeding at the injection site - more common in people having surgery
- Nosebleeds - more common in people having surgery
Wilate
- Hives and dizziness (VWD)
- Fever (hemophilia A)
Less Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
- Chest discomfort
- Stomach pain
Alphanate serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis): Difficulty breathing, hives, itching, fast heartbeat, tightness in the throat, nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, lightheadedness, swelling in the face or tongue
- Blood clot in the lungs: cough, difficulty breathing, chest pain
- Other types of blood clots: legs (redness, pain, tenderness, swelling of the skin), heart attack (chest pain, pain in the arms or shoulders, pain in the neck or jaw), stroke (difficulty speaking, numbness on one side of the body, confusion)
Source: DailyMed
The following Alphanate side effects have also been reported
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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Difficulty with breathing or swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
unusual tiredness or weakness
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
