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Cytalux Side Effects

Generic name: pafolacianine

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 10, 2022.

Note: This document contains side effect information about pafolacianine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Cytalux.

Applies to pafolacianine: intravenous solution.

General

The more commonly reported adverse reactions have included nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flushing, dyspepsia, chest discomfort, pruritus, and hypersensitivity.[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Very common (10% or more): Nausea (15%), vomiting (5.8%), abdominal pain (2.7%)

Common (1% to 10%): Dyspepsia

Hypersensitivity

Common (1% to 10%): Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity was reported in 1% of patients; the type of hypersensitivity is not further defined.

Cardiovascular

Chest discomfort was reported in 1% of patients; flushing was reported in 1.7% of patients.

Common (1% to 10%): Chest discomfort, flushing

Dermatologic

Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus

Local

Infusion reactions were reported in 2.4% of patients; these reactions included nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flushing, dyspepsia, chest discomfort, and pruritus.

Common (1% to 10%): Infusion reactions

References

1. Product Information. Cytalux (pafolacianine). Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing. 2021.

Further information

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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.