Golimumab Pen Injector Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON 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
  • An Infection
  • Cellulitis
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Skin Rash
  • An Infection Due To A Virus
  • Bronchitis
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Throat Irritation

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • An Infection Due To A Fungus
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Malignant Lymphoma
  • Pneumonia
  • Reactivation Of A Past Tuberculosis Infection
  • Shingles
  • The Flu

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • Dizziness

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition With Symptoms That Resemble Lupus
  • A Significant Drop In Blood Pressure Due To Bacterial Infection
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Fungal Lung Infection Called Histoplasmosis
  • A Type Of Lung Infection Called Legionnaires' Disease
  • A Type Of Skin Cancer Called Merkel Cell Carcinoma
  • A Type Of Systemic Fungal Infection Called Aspergillosis
  • A Type Of Systemic Fungal Infection Called Coccidioidomycosis
  • An Infection By The Bacteria Listeria Monocytogenes
  • An Infection By The Fungus Blastomyces Dermatitidis
  • An Infection Due To The Fungus Candida
  • An Infection Due To Unusual Mycobacteria
  • Cancer Or Malignancy
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Demyelinating Disorder
  • Drug Therapy That Worsens Or Flares Psoriasis
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
  • Hepatosplenic T-Cell Lymphoma
  • Inflammation Of Blood Vessels In The Skin
  • Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
  • Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
  • Leukemia
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Lung Tissue Problem
  • Malignant Melanoma, A Type Of Skin Cancer
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Peripheral Demyelinating Neuropathy, A Type Of Nerve Disorder
  • Pyelonephritis, Infection And Inflammation Of The Kidney And Renal Pelvis
  • Reactivation Of Hepatitis B Infection
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Sudden Blindness And Pain Upon Moving The Eye
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Worsening Of Chronic Heart Failure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Constipation
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Sac Surrounding The Joint - Bursitis
  • Itching
  • Nausea
  • Psoriasis

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