Botulism Antitoxin Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 2, 2024.
Applies to botulism antitoxin: parenteral for injection for iv use.
Side effects include:
Headache, nausea, pruritus, urticaria, fever, rash, chills, edema.
For healthcare professionals
Applies to botulism antitoxin: injectable solution.
Hypersensitivity adverse events
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Serum sickness
- Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity reactions
- Postmarketing reports: Anaphylactic shock[Ref]
Other
- Common (1% to 10%): Pyrexia, chills, edema
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Feeling jittery, chest discomfort
- Frequency not reported: Infusion reactions[Ref]
Cardiovascular
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Blood pressure increased
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hemodynamic instability (bradycardia, tachycardia, and asystole during administration), hypotension[Ref]
Hematologic
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): White blood cell count increased[Ref]
Dermatologic
- Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus, urticaria, rash
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hyperhidrosis, erythema
- Postmarketing reports: Angioedema[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
- Common (1% to 10%): Nausea, throat discomfort[Ref]
Psychiatric
Respiratory
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Bronchospasm[Ref]
Genitourinary
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Urinary retention[Ref]
Nervous system
- Common (1% to 10%): Headache[Ref]
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References
1. (2019) "Product Information. Botulism Antitoxin (botulism antitoxin)." sanofi pasteur
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