Cladribine Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • An Infection
  • Cough
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Function Of Bone Marrow
  • Fever
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Significant Anemia

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Decreased Appetite
  • Headache
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Visible Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • An Abnormal Breathing Sound Called Rales
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Gas
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Muscle Pain
  • Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Decreased Number Of Lymphocytes In The Blood
  • A Disorder Of The Peripheral Nerves That Enable Movement Called Peripheral Motor Neuropathy
  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Bacteria
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • Damage To The Kidneys
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • Hives
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Kidney Failure
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Myelodysplastic Syndrome, A Bone Marrow Disorder
  • Pneumonia
  • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, A Type Of Brain Infection
  • X-Ray Results Showing Lung Tissue Changes

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Bruising Under The Skin
  • Confusion
  • Decreased Alertness Or Consciousness
  • Inflammation Of The Vein, Or Phlebitis After Infusion
  • Peripheral Sensory Nerve Disorder
  • Pink Eye

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