Vorinostat Side Effects

Brand Names: Zolinza

Please note - some side effects for Vorinostat 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 Vorinostat - for the consumer

Vorinostat

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 Vorinostat:

Chills; constipation; cough; diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth; fatigue; hair loss; headache; loss of appetite; muscle aches; nausea; taste changes; vomiting; weight loss.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); black, tarry, or bloody stools; calf or leg pain, swelling, redness, or warmth to the touch; chest pain; coughing up blood; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; muscle pain or spasms; severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; shortness of breath; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; symptoms of high blood sugar (eg, increased urination, thirst, or hunger; confusion; drowsiness; flushing; fast breathing; fruit-like breath odor); symptoms of infection (eg, fever; persistent or severe chills, cough, or sore throat); unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual sweating; unusual weakness or tiredness; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

By body system

General side effects

General side effects including fatigue (52.3%), decreased weight (20.9%), chills (16.3%), dizziness (15.1%), and pyrexia (10.5%) have been reported. A case of syncope has also been reported.

Gastrointestinal side effects

Gastrointesinal side effects including diarrhea (52.3%), nausea (40.7%), dysgeusia (27.9%), anorexia (24.4%), dry mouth (16.3%), vomiting (15.1%), constipation (15.1%), and decreased appetite (14%) have been reported. Cases of cholecystitis and gastrointestinal hemorrhage have also been reported.

Hematologic side effects

Hematologic side effects including thrombocytopenia (25.6%), increased blood creatinine (16.3%), and anemia (up to 14.0%) have been reported.

Musculoskeletal side effects

Musculoskeletal side effects including muscle spasms (19.8%) have been reported. A case of spinal cord injury has also been reported.

Dermatologic side effects

Dermatologic side effects including alopecia (18.6%) and pruritis (11.6%) have been reported. A case of exfoliative dermatitis has also been reported.

Cardiovascular side effects

Cardiovascular side effects including peripheral edema (12.8%) have been reported. Cases of deep vein thrombosis, myocardial infarction, and ischemic stroke have also been reported.

Nervous system side effects

Nervous system side effects including headache (11.6%) have been reported.

Respiratory side effects

Respiratory side effects including upper respiratory infection (10.5%), cough (10.5%), and pulmonary embolism (4.7%) have been reported. A case of lobar pneumonia has also been reported.

Oncologic side effects

Oncologic side effects including squamous cell carcinoma (3.5%) have been reported. A case of T-cell lymphoma has also been reported.

Other side effects

Other side effects have been reported including a case of a death from unknown causes. Cases of enterococcal infection, infection, sepsis, and streptococcal bacteremia have also been reported.

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