Kalbitor Side Effects

Generic name: ecallantide

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

Some side effects of Kalbitor 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 ecallantide: subcutaneous solution

Tell your caregivers right away if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction within 1 hour after receiving ecallantide (the active ingredient contained in Kalbitor)

• 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 ecallantide can cause symptoms that are very similar to the signs of hereditary angioedema. Your caregivers will watch you closely while you are receiving ecallantide to make sure you are not having an allergic reaction.

Less serious side effects of ecallantide may include:

• headache;

• stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;

• fever;

• tired feeling;

• sore throat; or

• pain, bruising, itching, redness, rash, or 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 ecallantide: subcutaneous solution

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included chest discomfort, flushing, pharyngeal edema, pruritus, rhinorrhea, sneezing, nasal congestion, throat irritation, urticaria, wheezing, and hypotension. These reactions occurred within the first hour after dosing.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache.

Local

Local side effects have included injection site pruritus, erythema, pain, irritation, urticaria, and bruising.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and upper abdominal pain.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included upper respiratory tract infection and nasopharyngitis.

General

General side effects have included fatigue and pyrexia.

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