Arixtra Syringe Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Anemia

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Increased Surgical Wound Drainage
  • Itching
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • Bleeding
  • Bleeding After A Surgical Operation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Hematoma, A Collection Of Blood Outside Of The Blood Vessels
  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Low Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Significant Decrease In Certain Blood Clotting Cells Called Platelets
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • Bleeding Around The Spine Called A Spinal Epidural Hematoma
  • Bleeding Within The Skull
  • Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
  • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, A Type Of Blood Disorder
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Drowsiness
  • Fainting
  • Low Energy
  • Nosebleed
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck

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