Dalbavancin Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 14, 2021.
For the Consumer
Applies to dalbavancin: intravenous powder for solution
Side effects requiring immediate medical attention
Along with its needed effects, dalbavancin 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 dalbavancin:
Less common
- Back pain
- black, tarry stools
- bleeding gums
- blood in the urine or stools
- chest pain or tightness
- chills
- clay colored stools
- cough
- dark urine
- decreased appetite
- difficulty swallowing
- dizziness
- fast heartbeat
- feeling of warmth
- fever
- headache
- hives, welts, itching, or rash
- loss of appetite
- painful or difficult urination
- pale skin
- pinpoint red spots on the skin
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
- redness of the skin
- sore mouth or tongue
- sore throat
- sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
- stomach cramps, pain, or tenderness
- swelling of the feet or lower legs
- swollen glands
- trouble breathing
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
- watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody
- yellow eyes or skin
Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention
Some side effects of dalbavancin 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:
Less common
- Anxiety
- blurred vision
- cold sweats
- coma
- confusion
- cool, pale skin
- depression
- increased hunger
- nightmares
- seizures
- shakiness
- slurred speech
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to dalbavancin: intravenous powder for injection
General
The most common adverse reactions were nausea, headache, and diarrhea.[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Frequency not reported: Anemia, hemorrhagic anemia, leucopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, petechiae, eosinophilia, thrombocytosis, international normalized ratio increased, phlebitis, wound hemorrhage, spontaneous hematoma[Ref]
Dermatologic
Common (1% to 10%): Rash, pruritus
Frequency not reported: Urticaria, flushing[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting
Frequency not reported: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, melena, hematochezia, abdominal pain[Ref]
Hepatic
Frequency not reported: Hepatotoxicity, hepatic transaminases increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Frequency not reported: Anaphylactoid reaction[Ref]
Immunologic
Frequency not reported: Clostridium difficile colitis, oral candidiasis, vulvovaginal mycotic infection[Ref]
Local
Frequency not reported: Infusion-related reactions[Ref]
Metabolic
Frequency not reported: Hypoglycemia[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Headache
Frequency not reported: Dizziness[Ref]
Respiratory
Frequency not reported: Bronchospasm[Ref]
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References
1. "Product Information. Dalvance (dalbavancin)." Durata Therapeutics, Inc., Chicago, IL.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.