Acetohydroxamic acid Side Effects

Applies to acetohydroxamic acid: oral tablet.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking acetohydroxamic acid: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;

• signs of a blood clot in your leg--pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs; or

• signs of a red blood cell disorder--pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness.

Common side effects may include:

• headache during the first 2 days of treatment;

• skin rash, warmth, tingling or redness (especially if you drink alcohol while taking acetohydroxamic acid);

• upset stomach, nausea, loss of appetite;

• depressed mood;

• anxiety, tremors, nervousness; or

• hair loss.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to acetohydroxamic acid: oral tablet.

Gastrointestinal

Very common (10% or more): Nausea (25%), vomiting (25), anorexia (25%)^[Ref]

Psychiatric

Very common (10% or more): Depression (20%), anxiety (20%), nervousness (20%), trembling (20%)^[Ref]

Hematologic

Very common (10% or more): Hemolytic anemia (15%)^[Ref]

Nervous system

Very common (10% or more): Headache (30%)

Frequency not reported: Trembling^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Frequency not reported: Macular skin rash, alopecia^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Deep vein thrombosis

Frequency not reported: Phlebitis, palpitations^[Ref]

Other

Very common (10% or more): Malaise (25%)^[Ref]

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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