Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your family doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur, because they may mean that you are having a serious allergy to the drug:
Less common or rare
Changes in facial skin color; fast or irregular breathing; puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes; shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest andwheezing; skin rash, hives anditching
Always check with your family doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur, because they may mean that you are developing a problem with blood clotting:
More common
Bluish coloring - especially of the hands and feet; convulsions; dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position; increased heart rate; large blue or purplish patches in the skin - at places of injection; nausea or vomiting; pains in chest, groin, or legs - especially calves; persistent bleeding from puncture sites, gums, or inner linings of the nose andmouth, or blood in the stool or urine; severe pain or pressure in the chest andthe neck, back, or left arm; severe, sudden headache; shortness of breath or fast breathing; sudden loss of coordination; sudden and unexplained slurred speech, vision changes andweakness or numbness in arm or leg
Always check with your family doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur, because they may mean that your drug is being given too fast:
Less common
Burning or stinging at place of injection; changes in blood pressure or pulse rate; chills; drowsiness; fever; headache; nausea or vomiting; redness of face; shortness of breath
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.