Flucytosine Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
- Anemia
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
- Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
- Itching
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Decreased Appetite
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Fever
- Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
- Inducing Of A Relaxed Easy State
- Low Energy
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Heart Attack
- A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
- A Type Of Movement Disorder Called Parkinsonism
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, A Type Of Lung Disorder
- An Ulcer Of The Duodenum
- Anemia Due To Depressed Bone Marrow
- Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
- Chest Pain
- High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
- Hives
- Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
- Inflammation Of The Small And Large Intestine
- Kidney Failure
- Liver Tissue Death
- Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
- Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
- Pure Red Cell Aplasia
- Seizures
- Trouble Breathing
- Ulcerative Colitis, An Inflammatory Condition Of The Intestines
- Ventricular Arrhythmias, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
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
- Dry Mouth
- Hearing Loss
- Loss Of Muscle Coordination
- Low Blood Sugar
- Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
- Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
- Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
- The Appearance Of Crystals In The Urine
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