Exondys 51 Side Effects
Generic name: eteplirsen
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 30, 2024.
Note: This document provides detailed information about Exondys 51 Side Effects associated with eteplirsen. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Exondys 51.
Applies to eteplirsen: intravenous solution.
Precautions
Your doctor will check your progress closely while you are receiving this medicine. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to receive it.
Serious side effects of Exondys 51
Along with its needed effects, eteplirsen (the active ingredient contained in Exondys 51) 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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking eteplirsen:
More common side effects
- loss of balance control
- vomiting
Other side effects of Exondys 51
Some side effects of eteplirsen 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:
Incidence not known
- bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
- blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
- itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
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For healthcare professionals
Applies to eteplirsen: intravenous solution.
General adverse events
The most commonly reported adverse events were balance disorder and vomiting.[Ref]
Cardiovascular
- Postmarketing reports: Flushing[Ref]
Dermatologic
- Very common (10% or more): Contact dermatitis (25%), rash, urticaria[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
- Very common (10% or more): Vomiting (38%)[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
- Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity reactions[Ref]
Local
- Very common (10% or more): Catheter site pain
- Postmarketing reports: Cyanosis of the lips[Ref]
Metabolic
- Postmarketing reports: Dehydration[Ref]
Nervous system
Respiratory
Other
- Postmarketing reports: Malaise, pyrexia, protein urine present[Ref]
References
1. (2016) "Product Information. Exondys 51 (eteplirsen)." Sarepta Therapeutics
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