Pegintron Kit 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
- A Skin Rash
- Chills
- Decreased Appetite
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Flu-Like Symptoms
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- Irritability
- Itching
- Joint Pain
- Low Energy
- Nausea
- Pain In The Muscles Or Bones
- Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
- Throat Irritation
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
- Anemia
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Depression
- High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
- High Blood Pressure
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Overactive Thyroid Gland
- Trouble Breathing
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Common Cold
- A Skin Rash Resembling Acne
- A Sleep Disorder
- Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
- Dry Eye
- Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
- Excessive Fat In The Blood
- Mood Changes
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Spasm
- Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Visible Water Retention
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Blockage Of Blood Vessels In The Retina Of The Eye
- A Disorder Of The Retina Of The Eye
- A Heart Attack
- A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
- A Low Supply Of Oxygen Rich Blood To The Heart
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
- A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
- A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
- Aggressive Behavior
- An Infection
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Bleeding From The Retina
- Bronchospastic Lung Disease
- Cardiomyopathy, A Disease Of The Heart Muscle
- Decreased Kidney Function
- Detachment Of The Retina Of The Eye
- Diabetes
- High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
- Hives
- Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
- Manic Behavior
- Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
- Pancreatitis
- Pneumonia
- Poor Vision
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Sarcoidosis
- Suicidal Behavior
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Thyroid Gland Inflammation
- Ulcerative Colitis, An Inflammatory Condition Of The Intestines
- X-Ray Results Showing Lung Tissue Changes
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
- A Migraine Headache
- A Tooth Disease
- Bronchiolitis, Or Inflammation Of The Smallest Breathing Passages
- Dry Skin
- Excessive Sweating
- Generalized Weakness
- Psoriasis
- Thickening Of The Outer Horny Layer Of The Skin
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