Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Very rarely, use of chymopapain has causing serious side effects, including paralysis of the legs or death. Always this drug may cause dangerous allergys, especially in women.
Although not all of the following side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Tell your health care professional if any of the following side effects was happen
Rare
Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain; changes in facial skin color; constipation - severe; convulsions - seizures; decreased or uncontrolled urination; fast or irregular breathing; headache - sudden, severe and continuing; hot skin; pain, tenderness, swelling andskin color changes of the leg or foot; puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes; runny nose; shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing; skin rash, redness, hives, or itching; swelling of abdomen or stomach; uncontrolled bowel movements; vomiting; weakness in legs - severe or problems with moving legs
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. Pain and muscle spasms in the lower back may last for few days after you have received this drug. Stiffness or soreness in the back may last for few months. More common side effects may go away after a short time. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Back pain, stiffness, or soreness; muscle spasms in lower back
Less common or rare
Cramps, pain, or mild weakness in legs; decreased sensitivity to pain; dizziness; feeling of burning in lower back; foot drop; headache; nausea; numbness or tingling in legs or toes
Some side effects may not appear until few days or weeks after you have received chymopapain. Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur within 1 month after you have received this drug:
Back pain or muscle weakness - sudden and severe; skin rash, hives, or itching
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.