Injectafer Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • High Blood Pressure
  • Low Amount Of Phosphate In The Blood

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Dizziness
  • Hives
  • Nausea
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Low Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Headache
  • Skin Discoloration
  • Taste Impairment
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Skin Rash
  • Backache
  • Chest Pain
  • Chills
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Fainting
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Fever
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Sneezing
  • Stomach Cramps

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