Inotersen Syringe Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Low Amount Of Vitamin A In The Body
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Bacterial Infection
  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Anemia
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Glomerulonephritis, A Condition That Affects The Kidneys
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Irregular Involuntary Spasms Of Limbs Or Facial Muscles
  • Nephrotic Syndrome, A Type Of Kidney Disorder
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Rash On The Palms Of The Hands
  • Bruising
  • Chest Pain
  • Chills
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Dry Mouth
  • Fainting
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Joint Pain
  • Muscle Pain
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness And Wasting Of The Body

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Small Tear Or Dissection Of The Cervicocephalic Artery
  • A Stroke
  • An Autoimmune Disease Affecting Small Blood Vessels In The Body Called ANCA-Positive Vasculitis
  • Diarrhea From An Infection With Clostridium Difficile Bacteria
  • Paralysis Of Legs And Lower Body

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Manner Of Walking

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