Carbaglu Side Effects

Generic name: carglumic acid

Note: This document contains side effect information about carglumic acid. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Carbaglu.

Some side effects of Carbaglu may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to carglumic acid: oral tablet dispersible

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking carglumic acid (the active ingredient contained in Carbaglu) hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, sores in your mouth and throat;

• pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating; or

• pain or fullness in your ear, hearing problems.

Less serious side effects of carglumic acid may include:

• vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain;

• headache; or

• stuffy nose, sore throat.

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 carglumic acid: oral tablet dispersible

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included anemia (13%) and decreased hemoglobin (13%).

General

General side effects have included ear infection (13%).

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included abdominal pain (17%), diarrhea (13%), vomiting (26%), and dysgeusia (9%).

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included asthenia (9%).

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included hyperhidrosis (9%), pyrexia (17%), anorexia (9%), and decreased weight (9%).

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache (13%) and somnolence (9%).

Immunologic

Immunologic side effects have included infection (13%), influenza (9%), nasopharyngitis (13%), pneumonia (9%), and tonsillitis (17%).

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rash (9%).

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