Sodium tetradecyl sulfate Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 26, 2023.

Applies to sodium tetradecyl sulfate: intravenous solution.

Serious side effects

Along with its needed effects, sodium tetradecyl sulfate 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 sodium tetradecyl sulfate:

Incidence not known

Anxiety
blue-green to black skin discoloration
blurred vision
chest pain or discomfort
cough
difficulty breathing or swallowing
dizziness or lightheadedness
fainting
fast heartbeat
hives, itching, skin rash
inability to speak
nausea
noisy breathing
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
pain, itching, redness, peeling, or cracking of the skin at the injection site
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
raised red swellings on the skin, lips, tongue, or in the throat
seizures
severe or sudden headache
slurred speech
temporary blindness
tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe

Other side effects

Some side effects of sodium tetradecyl sulfate 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

Headache
permanent discoloration of the injected vein
red, itchy, or watery eyes
runny or stuffy nose
sneezing

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to sodium tetradecyl sulfate: injectable solution.

Local

Local side effects have included pain and urticaria or ulceration at the injection site. A permanent discoloration along the path of the sclerosed vein segment has also been reported.^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Four cases of anaphylactic shock leading to death have been reported in patients receiving sodium tetradecyl sulfate. Of these four patients, one had a history of asthma.^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity side effects have included hives, asthma, hayfever, and anaphylactic shock.^[Ref]