Foscarnet SODIUM Bottle, Infusion Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Anemia
  • Damage To The Kidneys
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Low Amount Of Magnesium In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Phosphate In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Anxious Feelings
  • Confusion
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blood Clot
  • A Low Amount Of Protein In The Blood
  • A Toxic Effect On The Central Nervous System, Which Consists Of The Brain And Spinal Cord
  • Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals
  • Abnormal Sensations In The Head
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • High Amount Of Phosphate In The Blood
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Pancreatitis
  • Seizures
  • Visible Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Skin Rash
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Agitation
  • Backache
  • Black Tarry Stools
  • Chest Pain
  • Chills
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Elevation Of Proteins In The Urine
  • Excess Urination
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Eye Pain
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nervousness
  • Pain
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Skin Discoloration
  • Taste Impairment
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Urination During The Night

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
  • A Disorder With Excess Antidiuretic Hormone Called Syndrome Of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • An Ulcer In The Esophagus
  • An Ulcer Of The Tissue On The Outer Part Of A Woman's Genitals
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Bloody Urine
  • Canker Sores
  • Complete Stoppage Of The Heart
  • Damage To The Skin And Tissue Around The Injection Site
  • Diabetes Insipidus
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Fanconi Syndrome, A Condition Of The Kidneys Resulting In Excessive Urination, Thirst And Vomiting
  • Glomerulonephritis, A Condition That Affects The Kidneys
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Nephrotic Syndrome, A Type Of Kidney Disorder
  • Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
  • Renal Tubular Acidosis
  • Renal Tubular Necrosis, A Kidney Disorder
  • Torsades De Pointes, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Ulcers On The Surface Of The Penis
  • Ventricular Arrhythmias, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Disease With Shrinking And Weaker Muscles Called Myopathy
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • An Oral Tingling Sensation
  • Dehydration
  • Depression
  • Hives
  • Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Numbness
  • Peripheral Sensory Nerve Disorder
  • Swell Around The Mouth

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