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
- Irritation, pain, itching, or swelling at the site of injection
- Headache
- Nausea
- Joint and muscle pain
- Fever
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
Less Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Asthma or trouble breathing
- Rash
- Muscle spasms
- Hearing and vision problems
- Slowed growth and bone changes
Deferoxamine serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious fungal infections: fever, cough, chest pain, trouble breathing, headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, blood in the stool
- Serious allergic or infusion reactions: rash, hives, trouble breathing, flushing, dizziness, feeling confused, feeling cold, fast heart rate, chills
- Serious lung problems: trouble breathing, pain while breathing, fast breathing, fast heart beat, finger tips or lips turning blue
- Serious kidney problems: swelling in your feet or ankles, difficulty making urine, feeling tired, feeling confused, nausea, and difficulty breathing.
Source: DailyMed
The following Deferoxamine 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
Bluish fingernails, lips, or skin
blurred vision or other problems with vision
convulsions (seizures)
difficulty with breathing or fast breathing
fast heartbeat
hearing problems
redness or flushing of the skin
Less common
difficult urination
leg cramps
stomach and muscle cramps
stomach discomfort
unusual bleeding or bruising
vomiting
Incidence not known
Agitation
coma
confusion
decreased urine output
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
headache
hostility
irritability
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
lethargy
muscle twitching
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
rapid weight gain
shortness of breath
skin rash
stupor
swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
Some 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. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
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.
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