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
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Chest pain or chest tightness
- Back pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Skin rash or itch
Less Common Side Effects
- Muscle pain
- Joint pain
- Patches of discolored skin
- Soreness or pain at injection site
- Swelling or redness of skin
- Changes in blood pressure
- Changes in heart rate
Infed serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reactions: chest pain, changes in heart rate, headache, dizziness, fever, rash, hives, nausea, chills, flushing (feeling warm all of a sudden), fatigue, shortness of breath
- High iron levels: fatigue, weakness, darkening of skin color, stomach pain, joint pain
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The following Infed 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
- Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
- Painful swelling, warmth, or redness of the skin, brown or dark skin color at the infusion site
- Shortness of breath
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Flushing
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
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