Mozobil Side Effects
Generic name: plerixafor
Note: This document contains side effect information about plerixafor. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Mozobil.
Some side effects of Mozobil 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 plerixafor: subcutaneous solution
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking plerixafor (the active ingredient contained in Mozobil) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your caregivers at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
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easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
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feeling like you might pass out; or
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pain in your upper stomach, spreading to your shoulder or back.
Less serious side effects of plerixafor may include:
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nausea, vomiting;
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diarrhea, constipation;
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dry mouth, numbness in or around your mouth;
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upset stomach, bloating, gas;
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tired feeling, trouble sleeping;
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headache, dizziness;
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joint or muscle pain;
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increased sweating; or
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itching, rash, or other irritation where the medication was injected.
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 plerixafor: subcutaneous solution
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects including diarrhea (37%), nausea (34%), vomiting (10%), flatulence (7%), abdominal pain, abdominal distention, dry mouth, stomach discomfort, oral hypoesthesia, constipation, and dyspepsia have been reported.
Local
Local side effects including injection site reactions (34%) have been reported. Mild to moderate injection site reactions at the site of subcutaneous administration of plerixafor (the active ingredient contained in Mozobil) have included erythema, hematoma, hemorrhage, induration, inflammation, irritation, pain, paresthesia, pruritus, rash, swelling, and urticaria.
General
General side effects including fatigue (27%) and malaise have been reported.
Nervous system
Nervous system side effects including headache (22%), dizziness (11%), and vasovagal reactions have been reported.
Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal side effects including arthralgia (13%) and musculoskeletal pain have been reported.
Psychiatric
Psychiatric side effects including insomnia (7%) have been reported.
Dermatologic
Dermatologic side effects including hyperhidrosis and erythema have been reported.
Respiratory
Respiratory side effects including a case of dyspnea and a case of hypoxia have been reported.
Ocular
Ocular side effects including periorbital swelling have been reported.
More Mozobil resources
- Mozobil Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Mozobil Monograph (AHFS DI)
- Mozobil Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Mozobil Consumer Overview
- Mozobil MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Plerixafor Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)
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