Carbaglu Side Effects
Generic Name: carglumic acid
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 24, 2020.
Note: This document contains side effect information about carglumic acid. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Carbaglu.
For the Consumer
Applies to carglumic acid: oral tablet
Side effects requiring immediate medical attention
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:
More common
- Chills
- cough
- decreased weight
- diarrhea
- fever
- general feeling of discomfort or illness
- headache
- hoarseness
- increased sweating
- joint pain
- loss of appetite
- lower back or side pain
- muscle aches and pains
- nausea
- painful or difficult urination
- pale skin
- runny nose
- shivering
- sore throat
- sweating
- trouble sleeping
- troubled breathing with exertion
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting
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
Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention
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:
More common
- Change in hearing
- change in taste
- congestion
- ear drainage
- earache or pain in the ear
- lack or loss of strength
- loss of taste
- rash
- sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
- stomach pain
- stuffy or runny nose
- swollen glands
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to carglumic acid: oral tablet dispersible
General
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[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
References
1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
2. "Product Information. Carbaglu (carglumic acid)." Accredo Health Group Inc, Memphis, TN.
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