Cerebyx
Side Effects
What side effects may I notice from receiving Cerebyx?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions or angioedema—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs, trouble swallowing or breathing
-Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
-High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)—increased thirst or amount of urine, unusual weakness or fatigue, blurry vision
-Infection—fever, chills, cough, or sore throat
-Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
-Pain, swelling, blue or purple skin color at the injection site that spreads
-Phenytoin toxicity—uncontrollable eye movements, loss of balance or coordination, trouble speaking, unusual weakness or fatigue, nausea, vomiting
-Rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes
-Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-Slow heartbeat—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, confusion, trouble breathing, unusual weakness or fatigue
-Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, groin, chest, or underarm area
-Unusual bruising or bleeding
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Burning or tingling sensation in hands or feet
-Difficulty with paying attention, memory, or speech
-Dizziness
-Drowsiness
-Headache
This list may not describe all possible side effects for Cerebyx. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Source: FDA
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