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
- High liver enzymes (66%)
- Neutropenic fever (40%)
- High triglycerides (30%)
- Low albumin (28%)
- High bilirubin (25%)
- High blood sugar (24%)
- Pancreatitis (24%)
- Abnormal clotting labs (up to 21%)
Note: Only serious side effects are shown above from a study where [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] was given with other medications, so these side effects might not be solely due to [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]].
Less Common Side Effects
- Allergic reactions
- Blood clots
- Pneumonia
- Sepsis
- Diarrhea
- Bleeding
- Fungal infection
Oncaspar serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reaction: facial swelling, rash, redness, itching, trouble breathing
- Severe liver problems: sudden weight gain, stomach pain or swelling, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes
- Pancreatitis: fever, nausea, vomiting, severe stomach pain, chills, diarrhea
- Blood clots: sudden and severe headache, swelling in the arms or legs, trouble breathing, chest pain
Source: DailyMed
The following Oncaspar 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:
More common
Black, tarry stools
blurry vision
chills
dark urine
difficulty breathing
fast heartbeat
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
hoarseness
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
indigestion
irritation
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
loss of appetite
pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
painful or difficult urination
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
redness of the skin
severe, sudden headache
skin paleness
slurred speech
stomach pain
sudden loss of coordination
sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
sweating
swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
tightness in the chest
troubled breathing
troubled swallowing
ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
unexplained weight loss
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vision changes
vomiting
yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
Continuing nausea or vomiting
increase in the frequency of seizures
light-colored stools
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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