Iloprost Side Effects

Brand Names: Ventavis

Please note - some side effects for Iloprost 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 Iloprost - for the Consumer

Iloprost

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 Iloprost:

Back pain; cough; dizziness; flu-like symptoms; flushing; headache; increased cough; muscle cramps; nausea; sleeplessness; tongue pain; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bleeding gums; chest pain; coughing up blood; decreased urination; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; flu-like symptoms; lock jaw; nosebleed; pneumonia; pounding in the chest; shortness of breath; swelling of the arms or legs; unusual sweating; wheezing.

Side Effects by Body System

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included congestive heart failure, chest pain, supraventricular tachycardia, peripheral edema, vasodilation (flushing), hypotension, palpitations and syncope.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea and vomiting. Postmarketing experience has included diarrhea.

Hepatic

Hepatic side effects have included increased GGT (gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase) and alkaline phosphatase levels.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included muscle cramps, back pain, tongue pain and trismus.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, dizziness and insomnia.

Renal

Renal side effects have included kidney failure.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included hemoptysis, pneumonia, dyspnea and increased cough. Postmarketing experience has included cases of bronchospasm and wheezing, particularly in susceptible patients with hyperreactive airways.

General

General side effects have included flu syndrome.

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