Sodium tetradecyl sulfate Side Effects

Some side effects of sodium tetradecyl sulfate 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 sodium tetradecyl sulfate: injectable solution

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking sodium tetradecyl sulfate: hives; sneezing, runny nose, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• pain or swelling in one or both legs;

• chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, fast heart rate; or

• pain, itching, peeling, skin sores, or skin changes where the medicine was injected.

Less serious side effects of sodium tetradecyl sulfate may include:

• mild headache;

• nausea, vomiting; or

• discolored skin along the treated vein (may be permanent).

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 sodium tetradecyl sulfate: injectable solution

Local

Local side effects have included pain and urticaria or ulceration at the injection site. A permanent discoloration along the path of the sclerosed vein segment has also been reported.

Hypersensitivity

Four cases of anaphylactic shock leading to death have been reported in patients receiving sodium tetradecyl sulfate. Of these four patients, one had a history of asthma.

Hypersensitivity side effects have included hives, asthma, hayfever, and anaphylactic shock.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea and vomiting.

General

General side effects have included headache.

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