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
- Rash (35%)
- Infusion reaction (33%)
- Fatigue (31%)
- Diarrhea (28%)
- Drug eruption (24%)
- Upper respiratory tract infection (22%)
- Muscle aches (22%)
- Skin infection (19%)
- Fever (17%)
- Nausea (16%)
- Swelling (16%)
- Low platelets (14%)
- Headaches (14%)
- Constipation (13%)
- Mouth sores (12%)
- Anemia (12%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Trouble sleeping
- Dry skin
- Low appetite
- Urinary tract infection
- Kidney problems
Poteligeo serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious infusion reactions: chills, shaking, fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, flushing, fever
- Severe skin problems: blisters, peeling, rash, sores or ulcers, pain
- Serious infections: fever, chills, shortness of breath, cough
- Autoimmune problems: symptoms related to inflammation in different parts of the body (e.g., heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, thyroid)
Source: DailyMed
The following Poteligeo 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
- Infusion reactions—chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, feeling faint or lightheaded
- Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Bone pain
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
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