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
- Fever (48%)
- Nausea (43%)
- Low platelets (38%)
- Feeling weak or tired (20%)
- Dizziness (14%)
- Cough (14%)
- Rash (14%)
- Shortness of breath (13%)
- Chest pain (13%)
Side effects and percentages are listed for [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] in people with cancer receiving bone marrow-suppressing chemotherapy. They might differ with other uses of [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]].
Less Common Side Effects
- Bone or joint pain
- General pain
Neupogen serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
- Ruptured spleen: pain in your left upper stomach or shoulder
- Kidney damage: swelling of face or ankles, dark colored urine, blood in urine, urinating less
- Low platelet count: easy bruising, longer bleeding time, blood in urine or stools
- Serious allergic reaction: rash, face swelling, shortness of breath, fast heart rate
Source: DailyMed
The following Neupogen side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Bleeding gums
bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
blood in the urine or stools
bloody nose
chills
coughing up blood
difficult or labored breathing
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
facial swelling
feeling of fullness
headache
increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
lower back or side pain
nosebleeds
pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs
pain spreading to the left shoulder
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
paralysis
pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
prolonged bleeding from cuts
red or black, tarry stools
red or dark brown urine
skin rash
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
stomach pain
tightness in the chest
trouble breathing
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
Incidence not known
Blisters on the skin
blue lips, fingernails, or skin
difficult or fast breathing
sores on the skin
swollen glands
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Cracked lips
difficulty having a bowel movement
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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