Icatibant Side Effects

Some side effects of icatibant 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 icatibant: subcutaneous solution

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction after using icatibant:

• chest pain or discomfort, fast or weak heartbeat;

• flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);

• feeling like you might pass out;

• itching, rash, or hives;

• runny nose, sneezing, stuffy nose;

• wheezing, cough, throat irritation, trouble breathing; or

• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

An allergic reaction to icatibant can cause symptoms that are very similar to the signs of hereditary angioedema.

Less serious side effects of icatibant may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness, tired feeling;

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;

• fever;

• headache;

• mild skin rash; or

• pain, pressure, swelling, bruising, burning, warmth, redness, numbness, tenderness, itching, rash, or other irritation where the injection was given.

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 icatibant: subcutaneous solution

Local

Local side effects have included injection site reactions such as bruising, hematoma, burning, erythema, hypoesthesia, irritation, numbness, edema, pain, and pressure sensation. Also reported were injection site pruritus, swelling, urticaria, and warmth.

General

General side effects have included pyrexia.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included dizziness and headache.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal site effects have included nausea.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rash.

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