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
- Higher bilirubin (81%)
- Lower calcium levels (74%)
- Nausea (50%)
- Diarrhea (43%)
- Lower potassium levels (41%)
- Vomiting (34%)
- Lower appetite (34%)
- Lower phosphorus levels (27%)
- Differentiation syndrome (14%)
- Higher white blood cell counts (12%)
- Taste changes (12%)
Less Common Side Effects
Idhifa serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Differentiation syndrome: fever, sudden weight gain, trouble breathing, chest pain, swelling in legs
Source: DailyMed
The following Idhifa 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
- Fever, cough, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, shortness of breath, bone pain, sudden weight gain, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet, which may be signs of differentiation syndrome
- High white blood cell level—fever, fatigue, trouble breathing, night sweats, change in vision, weight loss
- Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
- Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)—nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, decrease in the amount of urine, dark urine, unusual weakness or fatigue, confusion, muscle pain or cramps, fast or irregular heartbeat, joint pain
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
