Plerixafor Side Effects

Brand Names: Mozobil

Please note - some side effects for Plerixafor may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects of Plerixafor - for the Consumer

Plerixafor

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 Plerixafor:

Diarrhea; dizziness; gas; headache; joint pain; nausea; pain, redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site; stomach pain; tiredness; trouble sleeping; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, eyelids, lips, or tongue) black, tarry, or bloody stools; fainting; severe or persistent dizziness; severe stomach or shoulder pain; shortness of breath; unusual bruising or bleeding.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

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 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.

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