Dacogen Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Anemia
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Pneumonia

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Bruising Under The Skin
  • Chills
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Fever
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Headache
  • Loss Of Skin Color
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • An Infection
  • Ascites
  • Cellulitis
  • Fluid In The Lungs
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Increase In The Number Of Platelets In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Albumin Proteins In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Magnesium In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Toothache
  • An Abnormal Breathing Sound Called Rales
  • An Abnormal Growth Or Appearance Of The Skin
  • Backache
  • Bleeding Gums
  • Blurred Vision
  • Chest Discomfort
  • Chest Pain
  • Confusion
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hair Loss
  • Hematoma, A Collection Of Blood Outside Of The Blood Vessels
  • Hives
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Energy And Weakness
  • Muscle Pain
  • Nosebleed
  • Numbness
  • Pain
  • Pain In The Arms Or Legs
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Throat Irritation
  • Thrush
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Visible Water Retention

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Clot In The Lung
  • A Complication Of Treatment In Certain Types Of Leukemia Called Differentiation Syndrome
  • A Heart Attack
  • A Lung Infection With A Type Of Fungus Called Pulmonary Aspergillosis
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • An Enlarged Spleen
  • An Infection Due To A Fungus
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Bacteria In The Blood
  • Bleeding From Stomach, Esophagus Or Duodenum
  • Bleeding Within The Skull
  • Cardiomyopathy, A Disease Of The Heart Muscle
  • Complete Stoppage Of The Heart
  • Coughing Up Of Blood
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Gallbladder
  • Kidney Failure
  • Lung Failure Causing Loss Of Breath
  • Lung Tissue Problem
  • Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection
  • Sweet's Disease

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Sore Tongue
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Gum Pain
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Mental Status Changes

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