Interferon Alfa-2B Pen Injector Kit Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• Abnormal Liver Function Tests
• Anemia
• Decreased Blood Platelets
• Depression
• Low Levels Of White Blood Cells

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
• A Skin Rash
• Decreased Appetite
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Dry Mouth
• Flu-Like Symptoms
• Hair Loss
• Intense Abdominal Pain
• Low Energy
• Nausea
• Taste Impairment
• Trouble Breathing
• Vomiting
• Weight Loss

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Herpes Simplex Infection
• A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
• A Toxic Effect On The Central Nervous System, Which Consists Of The Brain And Spinal Cord
• Decreased Function Of Bone Marrow
• Low Blood Pressure
• Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
• Pneumonia

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• Anxious Feelings
• Blurred Vision
• Chest Pain
• Confusion
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Dry Skin
• Excessive Sweating
• Fast Heartbeat
• Leg Cramps

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Blood Clot
• A Condition Where There Is Formation Of Fibrous Tissue In The Lung Called Pulmonary Fibrosis
• A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
• A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
• A Disorder Of The Retina Of The Eye
• A Heart Attack
• 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 Stroke
• A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
• A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
• A Type Of Brain Function Problem Called Encephalopathy
• A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
• A Type Of Lung Condition Called Bronchiolitis Obliterans
• Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Bronchospastic Lung Disease
• Cardiomyopathy, A Disease Of The Heart Muscle
• Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
• Decreased Kidney Function
• Detachment Of The Retina Of The Eye
• Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
• Extra Heartbeats
• Hallucinations
• High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
• Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
• Inflammation Of The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
• Kidney Failure
• Liver Failure
• Low Platelet Count And Bleeding From Immune Response
• Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
• Muscle Inflammation
• Nephrotic Syndrome, A Type Of Kidney Disorder
• Overactive Thyroid Gland
• Pancreatitis
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sarcoidosis
• Slow Heartbeat
• Sudden Blindness And Pain Upon Moving The Eye
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, An Autoimmune Disease
• Thoughts Of Hurting Or Killing Others
• Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, A Type Of Blood Disorder
• X-Ray Results Showing Lung Tissue Changes

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Tooth Disease
• Aggressive Behavior
• Canker Sores
• Chills
• Difficulty Concentrating
• Fever
• Generalized Weakness
• Headache
• Hearing Loss
• High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
• Hives
• Memory Loss
• Muscle Pain
• Optic Disk Edema
• Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
• Puffy Face From Water Retention
• Raynaud's Phenomenon, A Condition Where Blood Vessels Constrict Too Much With Coldness Or Stress
• Reactions At The Site Of The Injection