Alprostadil Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Apnea, A Breathing Interruption
  • Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Fever
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Diarrhea
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Seizures
  • Sepsis
  • Slow Heartbeat

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition Where The Body Is Unable To Maintain Adequate Blood Flow Called Shock
  • A Hemorrhage In The Brain
  • A Type Of Blood Clotting Disorder Called Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
  • An Increase Of Carbon Dioxide In The Blood
  • Anemia
  • Bleeding
  • Bloody Urine
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Complete Stoppage Of The Heart
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Lung Function
  • Decreased Urine Production
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis
  • Inflammation And Infection Of The Abdomen Lining
  • Irritability
  • Joint Stiffness
  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Low Body Temperature
  • Low Energy And Weakness
  • Overextension Of The Neck
  • Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
  • Rapid Breathing
  • Second Degree Atrioventricular Heart Block
  • Severe Newborn Breathing Problem With Blue Discoloration
  • Slow Breathing
  • Ventricular Fibrillation, A Heart Rhythm Disorder
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Vomiting
  • Wheezing
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