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
- Lower red blood cell counts (up to 99%)
- Lower white blood cell counts (up to 96%)
- Lower platelet counts (up to 94%)
- Upper respiratory infection (e.g., sinus infections, bronchitis; up to 67%)
- Infusion-related reaction (up to 46%)
- Tiredness (42%)
- Higher blood pressure (37%)
- Pneumonia (up to 36%)
- Diarrhea (up to 36%)
- Trouble breathing (up to 29%)
- Cough (23%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Low white blood cell counts along with fever (febrile neutropenia)
Sarclisa serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious reaction during infusion: itching, cough, trouble breathing, fast heart beat, face swelling, feeling warm or hot
- Low white blood cells: fever, signs of infection (e.g., cough, body aches, chills)
Source: DailyMed
The following Sarclisa 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
- Heart failure—shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands, sudden weight gain, unusual weakness or fatigue
- Infection—fever, chills, cough, or sore throat
- Infusion reactions—chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, feeling faint or lightheaded
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
