Sprycel Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • An Infection
  • Anemia
  • Bleeding
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Escape Of Fluid Into The Lungs
  • Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Phosphate In The Blood
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • A Skin Rash
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Chest Pain
  • Chills
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Fever
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Pain
  • Pain In The Muscles Or Bones
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Vomiting
  • Water Retention
  • Weight Gain
  • Weight Loss

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Heart Attack
  • A Herpes Simplex Infection
  • A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Bacteria
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • An Enlarged Heart
  • Asthma
  • Confusion
  • Fluid In The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
  • Fluid In The Lungs
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Increased Creatine Kinase Levels
  • Inflammation Of The Large Intestine
  • Inflammation Of The Small And Large Intestine
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Pneumonia
  • Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
  • Shingles
  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • Acne
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Bruising
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Eye
  • Dry Skin
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fainting
  • Hair Loss
  • Hives
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Indigestion
  • Mood Changes
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Stiffness
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Pink Eye
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Skin Inflammation
  • Taste Impairment
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Clot In The Lung
  • A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
  • A Hemorrhage In The Brain
  • A Low Supply Of Oxygen Rich Blood To The Heart
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Sudden Worsening Of Angina Called Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • A Transient Ischemic Attack, A Type Of Stroke That Lasts Only A Few Minutes
  • A Type Of Brain Disorder Called Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, A Type Of Lung Disorder
  • Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
  • Ascites
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Blockage Of Normal Bile Flow
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Erythrodysesthesia Or Tingling, Pain, Redness, And Edema In The Hands And Feet
  • Inflammation Of The Esophagus
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
  • Kidney Failure
  • Nephrotic Syndrome, A Type Of Kidney Disorder
  • Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
  • Pancreatitis
  • Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pure Red Cell Aplasia
  • Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat
  • Reactivation Of Hepatitis B Infection
  • Seizures
  • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, A Type Of Blood Disorder

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Voice
  • A Nail Disorder
  • Headache
  • Sudden Blindness And Pain Upon Moving The Eye

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