Carbaglu Side Effects

Generic name: carglumic acid

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 21, 2025.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Carbaglu.

Applies to carglumic acid: oral tablet for suspension Side Effects associated with carglumic acid. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Carbaglu.

Applies to carglumic acid: oral tablet for suspension.

Precautions

It is very important that your doctor check your or your child's progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.

Hyperammonemia (too much ammonia in the blood) is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have nausea or vomiting that continues, an increase in the frequency of seizures, loss of appetite, swelling of the face, tiredness and weakness, or yellow eyes or skin.

Serious side effects of Carbaglu

Along with its needed effects, carglumic acid (the active ingredient contained in Carbaglu) 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking carglumic acid:

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking carglumic acid:

Symptoms of overdose

• fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
• increase in mucous from the lungs
• restlessness

Other side effects of Carbaglu

Some side effects of carglumic acid 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:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to carglumic acid: oral tablet dispersible.

General adverse events

The more commonly reported adverse reactions have included vomiting, abdominal pain, pyrexia, and infection.^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Very common (10% or more): Vomiting (26%), abdominal pain (17%), tonsillitis (17%), diarrhea (13%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Dysgeusia^[Ref]

Metabolic

• Common (1% to 10%): Decreased weight, anorexia, hyperglycemia^[Ref]

Immunologic

• Very common (10% or more): Infections (13%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Influenza^[Ref]

Hematologic

• Very common (10% or more): Anemia (13%), decreased hemoglobin (13%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Thrombocytopenia^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Very common (10% or more): Headache (13%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Somnolence^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Common (1% to 10%): Hyperhidrosis, rash
• Postmarketing reports: Pruritus, rash including rash erythematous, rash maculopapular, rash pustular^[Ref]

Hepatic

• Common (1% to 10%): Increased transaminases

Respiratory

• Very common (10% or more): Nasopharyngitis (13%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Pneumonia, oxygen saturation decreased

Other

• Very common (10% or more): Pyrexia (17%), ear infection (13%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Asthenia

Cardiovascular

• Common (1% to 10%): Cardiac murmur
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Bradycardia

Psychiatric

• Postmarketing reports: Mania

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Further information

Carbaglu side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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