Kymriah IV Suspension Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Type Of Brain Function Problem Called Encephalopathy
  • A Type Of Immune System Problem Called Hypogammaglobulinemia
  • An Infection
  • An Infection Due To A Virus
  • Cytokine Release Syndrome, A Sudden Activation Of The Immune System
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Decreased Appetite
  • Delirium
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Bacterial Infection
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, A Type Of Lung Disorder
  • An Infection Due To A Fungus
  • Bleeding
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Escape Of Fluid Into The Lungs
  • Fluid In The Lungs
  • Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, A Condition Where The Body Makes Too Many Activated Immune Cells
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Rapid Breathing
  • Seizures
  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • A Sleep Disorder
  • Agitation
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Aphasia, A Loss Of The Ability To Speak And Understand Language
  • Backache
  • Chills
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Decreased Alertness Or Consciousness
  • Dizziness
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Joint Pain
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Pain
  • Pain In The Oropharynx
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Stuffy Nose
  • Water Retention

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Type Of Blood Clotting Disorder Called Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
  • Bleeding Within The Skull
  • Capillary Leak Syndrome, A Condition Where Fluid Leaks Out Of Small Blood Vessels
  • Complete Stoppage Of The Heart
  • Multiple Organ Failure
  • Reactivation Of Hepatitis B Infection
  • Spread Of Malignant Cancer To The Bone Marrow

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