Plasma Protein Fraction Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 22, 2024.
Applies to plasma protein fraction: parenteral solution for injection.
Side effects include:
Flushing, urticaria, nausea, headache, back pain.
For healthcare professionals
Applies to plasma protein fraction: intravenous solution.
Cardiovascular adverse events
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Cardiac arrest, arrhythmia, tachycardia, thromboembolism, hypotension, hypertension, circulatory overload, circulatory collapse, flushing
- Frequency not reported: Severe hypotension, chest pain, chest discomfort[Ref]
Dermatologic
- Common (1% to 10%): Urticaria, pruritus
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Rash (erythematous), hyperhidrosis[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Musculoskeletal
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Back pain[Ref]
Nervous system
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hypoesthesia
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Dizziness, paresthesia
- Frequency not reported: Headache[Ref]
Hematologic
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Hemolytic anemia, hemorrhagic diathesis, citrate toxicity
- Frequency not reported: Hyperfibrinolysis[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Anaphylaxis
- Rare (less than 0.1%): Hypersensitivity[Ref]
Local
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Application site reaction[Ref]
Metabolic
Psychiatric
Respiratory
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Hypoxia
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Respiratory failure, pulmonary hemorrhage, bronchospasm, pulmonary edema, dyspnea, respiratory disorder, oxygen saturation decreased
- Frequency not reported: Tachypnea[Ref]
Other
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pyrexia
- Very rare (less than 0.01%): Chills, localized edema, malaise, antibody test positive[Ref]
References
1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
2. (2013) "Product Information. Plasmanate (plasma protein fraction)." Bayer Pharmaceutical Inc
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