Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 22, 2024.
Applies to cytomegalovirus immune globulin: parenteral injection for iv infusion.
Side effects include:
Flushing, chills, muscle cramps, back pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, arthralgia, wheezing/shortness of breath/chest tightness.
For healthcare professionals
Applies to cytomegalovirus immune globulin: intravenous solution.
General adverse events
The most common adverse events were flushing, chills, muscle cramps, back pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, arthralgia, and wheezing. Such reactions are most often related to infusion rates.[Ref]
Renal
- Frequency not reported: Increases in serum creatinine, increase in blood urea nitrogen (BUN), acute renal failure, acute tubular necrosis, proximal tubular nephropathy, osmotic nephrosis[Ref]
Cardiovascular
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Decrease in blood pressure
- Frequency not reported: Flushing
- Postmarketing reports: Cardiac arrest, thromboembolism, vascular collapse, hypotension[Ref]
Dermatologic
- Postmarketing reports: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, epidermolysis, erythema multiforme, bullous dermatitis[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
- Frequency not reported: Nausea, vomiting
- Postmarketing reports: Abdominal pain[Ref]
Hematologic
- Postmarketing reports: Pancytopenia, leukopenia, hemolysis, positive direct antiglobulin (Coombs) test[Ref]
Hepatic
- Postmarketing reports: Hepatic dysfunction[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
- Frequency not reported: Chills, muscle cramps, back pain, arthralgia[Ref]
Nervous system
- Postmarketing reports: Coma, loss of consciousness, seizures, tremor[Ref]
Respiratory
- Frequency not reported: Wheezing
- Postmarketing reports: Apnea, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI), cyanosis, hypoxemia, pulmonary edema, dyspnea, bronchospasm[Ref]
Other
- Postmarketing reports: Fever, rigors[Ref]
Genitourinary
- Frequency not reported: Oliguria, anuria requiring dialysis
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References
1. (2002) "Product Information. Cytogam (cytomegalovirus immune globulin)." CSL Behring LLC
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Cytomegalovirus immune globulin 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.
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