Cytalux Side Effects
Generic name: pafolacianine
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 7, 2025.
Note: This document provides detailed information about Cytalux.
Applies to pafolacianine: intravenous solution Side Effects associated with pafolacianine. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Cytalux.
Applies to pafolacianine: intravenous solution.
General adverse events
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
- Common (1% to 10%): Chest discomfort, flushing
Chest discomfort was reported in 1% of patients; flushing was reported in 1.7% of patients.
Dermatologic
- Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus
Local
- Common (1% to 10%): Infusion reactions
Infusion reactions were reported in 2.4% of patients; these reactions included nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flushing, dyspepsia, chest discomfort, and pruritus.
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References
1. (2021) "Product Information. Cytalux (pafolacianine)." Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing
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