Inzirqo Side Effects
What should I watch for?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Check your blood pressure as directed. Know what your blood pressure should be and when to contact your care team.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
Taking this medication is only part of a total heart healthy program. Ask your care team if there are other changes you can make to improve your overall health.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or pain while you are using this medication without asking your care team for advice. Some medications may increase your blood pressure.
Talk to your care team about your risk of skin cancer. You may be more at risk for skin cancer if you take this medication. To lower your risk, keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps, tanning beds, or tanning booths.
This medication may increase blood sugar. The risk may be higher in patients who already have diabetes. Ask your care team what you can do to lower your risk of diabetes while taking this medication.
What are the side effects?
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
- Dehydration—increased thirst, dry mouth, feeling faint or lightheaded, headache, dark yellow or brown urine
- Gout—severe pain, redness, warmth, or swelling in joints, such as the big toe
- Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
- Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
- Low potassium level—muscle pain or cramps, unusual weakness or fatigue, fast or irregular heartbeat, constipation
- Sudden eye pain or change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Change in sex drive or performance
- Headache
- Upset stomach
What may interact with this drug?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
This medication may also interact with the following:
- Cholestyramine
- Colestipol
- Digoxin
- Lithium
- Medications for diabetes
- NSAIDS, medications for pain and inflammation, such as ibuprofen or naproxen
- Other medications for blood pressure