Mogamulizumab Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 31, 2024.

Applies to mogamulizumab: intravenous solution.

Serious side effects of mogamulizumab

Along with its needed effects, mogamulizumab 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 mogamulizumab:

More common side effects

• black, tarry stools
• bladder pain
• bleeding gums
• blood in the urine or stools
• cloudy urine
• blurred vision
• body aches or pain
• burning, dry, or itching eyes
• burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, pus at the root of the hair
• burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
• chest pain
• chills
• cough
• cracked lips
• decreased frequency or amount of urine
• diarrhea
• difficult or labored breathing
• difficult, burning, or painful urination
• difficulty in swallowing
• discharge, excessive tearing
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• dry mouth
• ear congestion
• fainting
• fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
• fever
• flushed, dry skin
• frequent urge to urinate
• fruit-like breath odor
• headache
• increased hunger
• increased thirst
• increased urination
• itching, skin rash
• joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
• loss of appetite
• loss of voice
• lower back, side, or stomach pain
• mood or mental changes
• muscle and bone pain
• muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching seizures
• nasal congestion
• nausea
• nervousness
• pale skin
• pinpoint red spots on the skin
• pounding in the ears
• redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
• runny nose
• skin blisters
• sneezing
• sore throat
• sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, tongue, or inside the mouth
• stomach pain
• swelling of the face, fingers, lower legs, or feet
• tenderness
• tightness in the chest
• trembling
• troubled breathing with exertion
• unexplained weight loss
• unsteadiness or awkwardness
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• vomiting
• warmth on skin
• weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
• weight gain

Less common side effects

• burning or stinging of the skin
• earache
• painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
• redness or swelling in the ear

Rare side effects

• chest discomfort
• dilated neck veins
• extreme tiredness or weakness
• irregular breathing
• pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck

Incidence not known

• dark urine
• general tiredness and weakness
• light-colored stools
• upper right abdominal pain
• yellow eyes and skin

Other side effects of mogamulizumab

Some side effects of mogamulizumab 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:

More common side effects

• constipation
• decreased appetite
• discouragement
• falls
• feeling sad or empty
• irritability
• loss of interest or pleasure
• thinning or loss of hair
• trouble concentrating
• trouble sleeping

For healthcare professionals

Applies to mogamulizumab: intravenous solution.

General adverse events

The most common adverse reactions (reported in 20% or more of patients)

were rash (including drug eruption), infusion related reactions, fatigue, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection. and musculoskeletal pain. Adverse reactions reported in 10% or more of patients included skin infection, pyrexia, nausea,

edema, thrombocytopenia, headache, constipation, mucositis, anemia, cough, and hypertension.^[Ref]

Immunologic

• Common (1% to 10%): Candidiasis, urinary tract infection, folliculitis, pneumonia, otitis, herpesvirus infection
• Postmarketing reports: Hepatitis B virus reactivation^[Ref]

Local

• Very common (10% or more): Infusion reaction (33%)^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Very common (10% or more): Musculoskeletal pain (e.g., back pain, bone pain, musculoskeletal chest pain, musculoskeletal pain, myalgia, neck pain, pain in extremity) (22%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Muscle spasm^[Ref]

Ocular

• Common (1% to 10%): Conjunctivitis^[Ref]

Metabolic

• Very common (10% or more): Albumin decreased (34%), calcium decreased (30%), uric acid increased (29%), phosphate decreased (27%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, hypomagnesemia, weight gain, weight loss, anorexia^[Ref]

Psychiatric

• Common (1% to 10%): Insomnia, depression^[Ref]

Oncologic

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Tumor lysis syndrome

Respiratory

• Very common (10% or more): Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., laryngitis viral, nasopharyngitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory tract infection, viral upper respiratory tract infection) (22%), cough (11%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Dyspnea^[Ref]

Other

• Very common (10% or more): Fatigue (31%), pyrexia (17%), edema (16%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Chills, fall^[Ref]

Hematologic

• Very common (10% or more): Thrombocytopenia (14%), anemia (12%)^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Very common (10% or more): Headache (14%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness, peripheral neuropathy^[Ref]

Renal

• Common (1% to 10%): Renal insufficiency^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Very common (10% or more): Hypertension (10%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Arrhythmia
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Myocardial infarction, myocardial infarction, cardiac failure
• Postmarketing reports: Stress cardiomyopathy^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Very common (10% or more): Rash (dermatitis [e.g., allergic, atopic, bullous, contact, exfoliative, infected); drug eruption [e.g., palmoplantar keratoderma]; rash [e.g., generalized, macular, maculopapular, papular, pruritic, pustular]; skin reaction [e.g., toxic skin eruption]) (35%), drug eruption (24%), skin infection (e.g., cellulitis, dermatitis infected, erysipelas, impetigo, infected skin ulcer, periorbital cellulitis, skin bacterial infection, skin infection, staphylococcal skin infection) (22%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Xerosis, alopecia^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Very common (10% or more): Diarrhea (28%), mucositis (e.g., aphthous stomatitis, mouth ulceration, mucosal inflammation, oral discomfort, oral pain, oropharyngeal pain, stomatitis) (17%), nausea (16%), constipation (13%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Vomiting, abdominal pain^[Ref]

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Further information

Mogamulizumab 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.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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