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
- Injection-site reactions (e.g., pain, swelling, redness, itching, rash; 39%)
- Infections (up to 29%)
- Diarrhea (22%)
- Stomach pain (20%)
- Feeling tired (12%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Chest pain
- Back pain
- Headache
- High blood pressure
Empaveli serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious infections: fever, difficulty breathing, headache, weakness, confusion, sweating, chills, stiff neck, fast heart rate, muscle aches, diarrhea
- Severe allergic reaction: hives; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; difficulty breathing; chest pain
Source: DailyMed
The following Empaveli 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
- Infection—fever, chills, cough, sore throat, wounds that don't heal, pain or trouble when passing urine, general feeling of discomfort or being unwell
- Infusion reactions—chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, feeling faint or lightheaded
- Low potassium level—muscle pain or cramps, unusual weakness or fatigue, fast or irregular heartbeat, constipation
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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