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
Infants younger than 6 months old:
- Diarrhea (67%)
- Vomiting (67%)
- Fever (56%)
- Runny nose (56%)
- Low red blood cell count (44%)
- Cough (33%)
- Sore throat, runny nose, and other signs of a common cold (33%)
- Hives (33%)
Children and adults:
- Headache (28%)
- Fever (25%)
- Pain in mouth and throat (17%)
- Sore throat, runny nose, and other signs of a common cold (11%)
- Lack of energy (8%)
- Constipation (8%)
- Nausea (8%)
Less Common Side Effects
Infants younger than 6 months old:
- Weak muscle tone
- Retching (dry heaving)
- Sneezing
- Fast heart rate
Children and adults:
- Anxiety
- Chest discomfort
Kanuma serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reactions: pale skin, hives, rash, blisters, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing, chest discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, chills, stomach pain, feeling irritated
Source: DailyMed
The following Kanuma 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
- Infusion reactions—chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, feeling faint or lightheaded
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Itching
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sore throat
- Vomiting
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