Abraxane Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • An Infection
  • Anemia
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Function Of Bone Marrow
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • Increased Alkaline Phosphatase
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Pneumonia
  • Thrush

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Cough
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Dehydration
  • Diarrhea
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hair Loss
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Clot In The Lung
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • Bleeding
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • Headache
  • Joint Pain
  • Muscle Pain

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blood Clot
  • A Condition Where There Is Formation Of Fibrous Tissue In The Lung Called Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • A Hole In The Intestine
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Stroke
  • A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Bacteria
  • A Transient Ischemic Attack, A Type Of Stroke That Lasts Only A Few Minutes
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
  • Atrioventricular Block, A Type Of Slow Heart Rhythm Disorder
  • Blockage Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • Cellulitis
  • Chest Pain
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Complete Stoppage Of The Heart
  • Cranial Nerve Palsy
  • Damage To The Skin And Tissue Around The Injection Site
  • Impaired Brain Function Due To Liver Disease
  • Insufficient Blood Supply To The Colon
  • Liver Tissue Death
  • Optic Neuropathy, A Disease Of The Optic Nerve
  • Pancreatitis
  • Slow Heartbeat
  • The Presence Of Air Or Gas In The Lung
  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Voice
  • A Nail Disorder
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Excessive Watery Eyes
  • Fever
  • Itching
  • Macular Swelling And Degeneration Of The Eye
  • Pink Eye
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection

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