Aplisol Side Effects
Generic name: tuberculin purified protein derivative
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 20, 2024.
Note: This document provides detailed information about Aplisol Side Effects associated with tuberculin purified protein derivative. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Aplisol.
Applies to tuberculin purified protein derivative: intradermal solution.
This medicine may cause serious types of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after receiving this medicine.
Fainting may occur after receiving this test. It may occur with other symptoms including: lightheadedness, muscle weakness, or seizures.
False positive or negative tuberculin skin test reaction may occur in some patients. This may occur if you have received a vaccine against tuberculosis (eg, BCG) or if you have been exposed to other mycobacteria.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are using a medicine that weakens your immune system, such as a steroid or cancer treatment.
Tuberculin skin test should not be given within 1 month to patients who have received live vaccines. These vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella, oral polio, yellow fever, and varicella.
Serious side effects of Aplisol
Along with its needed effects, tuberculin purified protein derivative (the active ingredient contained in Aplisol) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking tuberculin purified protein derivative:
Incidence not known
- bleeding at the injection site (occurring up to 3 days after the skin test)
- blistering, crusting, or scabbing at the injection site
- cough
- deep, dark purple bruise at the injection site (occurring up to 3 days after the skin test)
- difficult or labored breathing
- dizziness
- fainting
- fast heartbeat
- fever
- hard lump at the injection site
- hives
- itching, pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- noisy breathing
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- scar at the injection site
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Other side effects of Aplisol
Some side effects of tuberculin purified protein derivative may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Incidence not known
- pain, discomfort, or itching at the injection site
- redness or rash at the injection site (occurring within 12 hours after skin test)
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