Zykadia 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
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weight Loss

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
  • Dehydration
  • Kidney Failure
  • Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
  • Slow Heartbeat

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Decrease In Sharpness Of Vision Called Reduced Visual Acuity
  • A Disorder Of The Peripheral Nerves That Enable Movement Called Peripheral Motor Neuropathy
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • A Skin Rash
  • Abnormal Manner Of Walking
  • Abnormal Sensations Of The Skin
  • Blurred Vision
  • Decreased Tone Or Tension In A Part Of The Body
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Disturbance In The Ability Of The Eye To Focus
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Generalized Disorder Of Peripheral Nerves
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Indigestion
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nerve Pain
  • Numbness
  • Peripheral Sensory Nerve Disorder
  • Photopsia, A Sensation Of Flashing Lights In The Eye
  • Trouble Breathing

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Pancreatitis

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