Ibritumomab Tiuxetan Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Ibritumomab Tiuxetan 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 Ibritumomab Tiuxetan - for the Consumer

Ibritumomab Tiuxetan with Yttrium-90

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 Ibritumomab Tiuxetan with Yttrium-90:

Anxiety; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; flushing; headache; indigestion; joint or muscle pain; loss of appetite; nausea; runny nose; stomach pain or upset; sweating; throat irritation; trouble sleeping; vomiting; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); back pain; black, bloody, or dark stools; cough; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; hoarseness; lightheadedness; numbness of an arm or leg; persistent or severe diarrhea; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe stomach pain or swelling; severe tiredness or weakness; shortness of breath; signs of infection (fever, chills, persistent sore throat); sudden severe or persistent headache; swelling of the hands, feet, or legs; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual vaginal bleeding; vision problems; vomit that looks like coffee grounds; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Ibritumomab Tiuxetan with Indium-111

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 Ibritumomab Tiuxetan with Indium-111:

Anxiety; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; flushing; headache; indigestion; joint or muscle pain; loss of appetite; nausea; runny nose; stomach pain or upset; sweating; throat irritation; trouble sleeping; vomiting; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); back pain; black, bloody, or dark stools; cough; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; hoarseness; lightheadedness; numbness of an arm or leg; persistent or severe diarrhea; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe stomach pain or swelling; severe tiredness or weakness; shortness of breath; signs of infection (fever, chills, persistent sore throat); sudden severe or persistent headache; swelling of the hands, feet, or legs; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual vaginal bleeding; vision problems; vomit that looks like coffee grounds; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

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