Carbenicillin Side Effects

Brand Names: Geocillin

Please note - some side effects for Carbenicillin may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Carbenicillin - for the Consumer

Carbenicillin Indanyl

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Carbenicillin Indanyl:

Bad taste in mouth; diarrhea; gas; nausea; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or water stools; fever, chills, or sore throat; severe or persistent diarrhea; stomach pain or cramps; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness ; vaginal irritation or discharge.

Side Effects by Body System

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bad taste, flatulence, glossitis, abdominal cramps, dry mouth, furry tongue, rectal bleeding, anorexia, loose stools, and epigastric distress. Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported rarely.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity reactions have included anaphylaxis, rash, urticaria, pruritus, fever, and eosinophilia.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, neutropenia, and eosinophilia. Carbenicillin affects platelet aggregation and bleeding may occur.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects may include congestive heart failure resulting from the sodium content of carbenicillin.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects may include hypokalemia.

Hepatic

Hepatic side effects have included mild elevations of liver transaminases.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included vaginitis.

Other

Other side effects have included itchy eyes and headache.

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