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
- Infusion site reactions
- Cough
- Stuffy nose
- Headache
- Nausea
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Joint pain
- Inflammation of sinuses
- Rash
Less Common Side Effects
- Asthma
- Feeling tired
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Sore throat
- Depression
- Vomiting
- High blood pressure
- Chills
- Bruising
Gamunex-C serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Kidney problems: tiredness, trouble sleeping, dry and itchy skin, low appetite, low urine output, foamy urine, bloody urine, muscle cramps
- Blood clots: lungs (cough, difficulty breathing, chest pain), 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)
- 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
- Swelling and inflammation of the brain: severe headache, neck stiffness, sleepiness, fever, sensitivity to light, painful eye movements, nausea, vomiting
- Hemolytic anemia (low red blood cell count): tiredness, dizziness, weakness, high heart rate, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark-colored urine
- Lung problems (TRALI): difficulty breathing, fluid in lungs (wheezing or rattling while breathing), low blood oxygen levels (headaches, feeling confused, or chest pain), fever
Source: DailyMed
The following Gamunex-C 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
- Blood clot—pain, swelling, or warmth in the leg, shortness of breath, chest pain
- Fever, neck pain or stiffness, sensitivity to light, headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, which may be signs of meningitis
- Hemolytic anemia—unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing, dark urine, yellowing skin or eyes
- Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
- Low sodium level—muscle weakness, fatigue, dizziness, headache, confusion
- Shortness of breath or trouble breathing, cough, unusual weakness or fatigue, blue skin or lips
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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