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
- Flushing (58%)
- Headache (49%)
- Nausea/vomiting (32%)
- Low blood pressure (16%)
- Anxiety, nervousness, or agitation (11%)
- Chest pain (11%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Slow heart rate
- Stomach pain
- Muscle and bone pain
- Shortness of breath
- Back pain
Veletri serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Excess fluid in the lungs: shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, fatigue
- Bleeding problems: unusual or easy bleeding or bruising, vomiting or coughing up blood, blood in your urine or stool
Source: DailyMed
The following Veletri 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Abdominal or stomach pain
arm, back, or jaw pain
bladder pain
bleeding gums
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
changes in skin color
chest congestion
chest pain or discomfort
chest tightness or heaviness
chills
cold hands and feet
confusion
convulsions
cough or hoarseness
coughing up blood
decreased urine
difficult, burning, or painful urination
difficulty with breathing or swallowing
dilated neck veins
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
extreme fatigue
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
feeling of warmth
headache
incoherent speech
increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
increased thirst
increased urination
local infection at the catheter site
loss of appetite
metallic taste
muscle pain or cramps
muscle weakness
nausea or vomiting
nosebleeds
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
pain at the injection site
pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
paleness of the skin
prolonged bleeding from cuts
rapid weight gain
red or black, tarry stools
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
sweating
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
tightness in the chest
tingling of the hands or feet
unusual tiredness or weakness
weight gain or loss
Less common
Altered or abnormal touch sensation or sensitivity
blue lips and fingernails
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
difficult, fast, or noisy breathing
inability to speak
increased sweating
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
seizures
severe or sudden headache
severe pain in the chest
slurred speech
sudden onset of severe breathing
temporary blindness
weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
weakness or heaviness of the legs
Incidence not known
Feeling of fullness
high fever
pinpoint red spots on the skin
sensitivity to heat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swollen glands
trouble sleeping
troubled breathing with exertion
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:
More common
Change in vision
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
difficulty with moving
hives or welts
impaired vision
joint pain
lack of appetite
lack or loss of strength
loss of interest or pleasure
muscle pains or stiffness
redness of the skin
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing
sores on the skin
swollen joints
tiredness
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
trouble concentrating
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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