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
- Worsening lung function
- Anemia (low blood count)
- Rash
Virazole serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Worsening lung function
Source: DailyMed
The following Virazole 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:
Incidence not known
Back, leg, or stomach pains
bleeding gums
bluish color of fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
blurred vision
chest pain or discomfort
confusion
coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
dark urine
difficult, fast, noisy breathing, sometimes with wheezing
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
extremely shallow or slow breathing
fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
fever or chills
general body swelling
headache
increased sweating
lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
loss of appetite
low blood pressure or pulse
nausea or vomiting
nosebleeds
not breathing
pale skin
severe pain in chest
shortness of breath
stopping of heart
sudden onset of severe breathing problems
sweating
swelling in the legs and ankles
tightness in the chest
trouble with breathing when moving or walking
unconsciousness
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
yellow eyes or skin
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:
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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