Irinotecan HCL Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Decreased Number Of Lymphocytes In The Blood
- Anemia
- Diarrhea
- Excessive Diarrhea
- Fever
- Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Significantly Decreased Activity Of The Bone Marrow
- Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
- Visible Water Retention
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- Constipation
- Cough
- Decreased Appetite
- Dizziness
- Generalized Weakness
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
- Low Energy
- Nausea
- Pain
- Stomach Cramps
- Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
- Trouble Breathing
- Vomiting
- Weight Loss
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A High Alanine Transaminase Level
- A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
- A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Bacteria
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Decreased Pupil Size
- Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
- Low Blood Pressure
- Pneumonia
- Slow Heartbeat
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Stuffy And Runny Nose
- Abdominal Bloating
- Backache
- Chills
- Excess Movement Of The Intestines
- Excessive Saliva Production
- Excessive Sweating
- Excessive Watery Eyes
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Bacterial Infection
- A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
- A Low Supply Of Oxygen Rich Blood To The Heart
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
- An Infection Due To A Fungus
- An Infection Due To A Virus
- An Occurrence Of A Blood Clot In An Artery
- Blood Clot Formation In Vein
- Blood Clot In A Deep Vein Of The Extremities
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
- Lung Tissue Problem
- Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Fluid Accumulation Around The Eye
- Hives
- Itching
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