Paclitaxel Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Anemia
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Diarrhea
  • Hair Loss
  • Joint Pain
  • Muscle Pain
  • Nausea
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Significant Drop In A Certain Type Of White Blood Cell Called A Neutrophil
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Hives
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Slow Heartbeat

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Hole In The Intestine
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • Ascites
  • Blockage Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • Dead Skin
  • Dehydration
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Inflammation Of The Vein, Or Phlebitis After Infusion
  • Insufficient Blood Supply To The Colon
  • Pancreatitis
  • Paralysis Of The Intestines
  • Radiation Recall Syndrome
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Fibrous Thickening Of The Skin Called Induration
  • Cellulitis
  • Constipation
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Inflammation Of The Esophagus
  • Itching

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