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
- Infusion-site discomfort (15%)
- Dizziness (13%)
- Headache (7%)
- Infusion-site bruise (7%)
- Infusion-related reaction (7%)
- Blood clots (4%)
Less Common Side Effects
Sevenfact
- Fever
- Blood clots
Novoseven RT
- Nausea
- Trouble breathing
- Chest pain
- Fever
- Headache
Novoseven RT serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reaction: rash, trouble breathing, swelling of lips, tongue, or throat
- Blood clots: chest pain, trouble breathing, swelling, pain in arms or legs, trouble speaking, confusion, loss of feeling
Source: DailyMed
The following Novoseven RT 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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common or rare
Bloating or swelling of the face, hands, lower legs, or feet
bluish color of the hands or feet
blurred vision
changes in facial color
chills
cold sweats
confusion
continuing thirst
dizziness
faintness
fast heartbeat
large flat blue or purplish patches on the skin
lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites or mucous membranes (bowel, mouth, nose, or urinary bladder)
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes
shakiness
slow or irregular heartbeat (less than 50 beats per minute)
slurred speech
sudden decrease in the amount of urine
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
troubled breathing, tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight gain
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 or rare
Burning or stinging at the injection site
drowsiness
feeling of warmth
headache
nausea or vomiting
pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
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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