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
Induction with IV infusions
- Upper respiratory tract infections (8%)
- Joint pain (2%)
Maintenance with under-the-skin injections
- Upper respiratory tract infections (14%)
- Injection site reaction (e.g., redness, pain; 9%)
- Joint pain (7%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Rash
Note: Side effects listed were from people with ulcerative colitis. They might slightly differ for people with Crohn's disease.
Omvoh serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reaction: swelling of your face or throat, trouble breathing, hives, itching
- Serious infection: fever, chills, sweating, weakness, flu-like symptoms, muscle pain or weakness, unexplained weight loss
- Liver injury: yellowing of your skin or eyes, vomiting, stomach pain
Source: DailyMed
The following Omvoh 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
- Infection—fever, chills, cough, sore throat, wounds that don't heal, pain or trouble when passing urine, general feeling of discomfort or being unwell
- Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Cough
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Pain, redness, or irritation at injection site
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sore throat
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