Peginterferon Beta-1A Syringe Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- An Infection
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Chills
- Fever
- Flu-Like Symptoms
- Generalized Weakness
- Headache
- Itching
- Joint Pain
- Local Fluid Collection
- Muscle Pain
- Nausea
- Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- Seizures
- Suicidal Thoughts
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Depression
- Injection Site Erythema
- Injection Site Pain
- Vomiting
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
- A Decreased Number Of Lymphocytes In The Blood
- 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
- Acute Liver Failure
- An Abscess
- Anemia
- Chronic Heart Failure
- Dead Skin
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, A Condition That Affects The Kidney And The Blood
- High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
- Liver Damage
- Liver Inflammation Resulting From An Abnormal Immune Response
- Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
- Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
- Overactive Thyroid Gland
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, A Type Of Blood Disorder
- Tissue Death, Or Necrosis, At An Injection Site
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Abnormally Long Or Heavy Periods
- Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Hives
- Swelling Inside The Mouth
- Trouble Breathing
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