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Danyelza Side Effects

Belinda Li, PharmD, BCOPConnie Zheng, PharmD
Reviewed by Belinda Li, PharmD, BCOP, Connie Zheng, PharmD
Last reviewed on December 12, 2023

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

  • Pain (up to 100%)
  • Infusion-related reaction (up to 100%)
  • Fast heartbeat (84%)
  • Lower blood cell counts (up to 74%)
  • Lower potassium levels (63%)
  • Vomiting (60%)
  • Cough (60%)
  • Diarrhea (56%)
  • High blood pressure (44%)
  • Changes in liver labs (42%)
  • Rash (32%)
  • Burning, numbness, or pain in the hands and feet (32%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Swelling
  • Tiredness
  • Fever
  • Runny nose
  • Vision changes
  • Being less alert
  • Constipation

Danyelza serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Serious infusion-related reactions: hives, low blood pressure, lip and face swelling, breathing problems, wheezing, weakness, dizziness, chest pain, rash, flushing
  • Serious brain-related condition: severe headaches, seizures, confusion, changes in vision, difficulty staying awake, trouble speaking
  • Spinal cord inflammation: Weakness in the legs or arms, back pain, tingling or numbing feelings, needing to urinate more often, and constipation
  • Dangerously high blood pressure: dizziness, headaches, blurry vision, chest pain, ringing or buzzing in the ears

Source: DailyMed

The following Danyelza 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
  • Change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss
  • Heart muscle inflammation—unusual weakness or fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands
  • Increase in blood pressure
  • Infusion reactions—chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, feeling faint or lightheaded
  • Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
  • Pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet
  • Severe back pain, numbness or weakness of the hands, arms, legs, or feet, loss of coordination, loss of bowel or bladder control
  • Sudden and severe headache, confusion, change in vision, seizures, which may be signs of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES)
  • Trouble passing urine

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

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