Iclusig
Side Effects
What side effects may I notice from receiving Iclusig?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
-allergic reactions (skin rash; itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue)
-bleeding (bloody or black, tarry stools; red or dark-brown urine; spitting up blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds; red spots on the skin; unusual bruising or bleeding from the eye, gums, or nose)
-blood clot (chest pain; shortness of breath; pain, swelling, or warmth in the leg)
-blurred vision, dry eyes, eye pain, sensitivity to light
-heartbeat rhythm changes (chest pain; dizziness; irregular heartbeat; feeling faint or lightheaded; falls)
-heart attack (pain or tightness in the chest, back or arms)
-heart failure (trouble breathing; sudden weight gain; swelling of the ankles, feet, hands; unusually weak or tired)
-increase in blood pressure
-infection (fever, chills, cough, sore throat, pain or trouble passing urine)
-liver injury (dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; loss of appetite; right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired; yellowing of the eyes or skin)
-pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet
-pancreatitis (stomach pain that spreads to your back or gets worse after eating or when touched; fever; nausea; vomiting; fast heartbeat)
-seizures
-stroke (changes in vision; confusion; trouble speaking or understanding; severe headaches; sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg; trouble walking; dizziness; loss of balance or coordination)
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-constipation
-dry skin
-joint pain
-nausea
-muscle pain
This list may not describe all possible side effects for Iclusig. 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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