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.
The side effects listed below include only those that might be causing by oprelvekin. To find out about other side effects that may be causing by the cancer medication you are also receiving, see the information about those medication.
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Fast heartbeat; irregular heartbeat; shortness of breath; sore mouth or tongue; swelling of feet or lower legs; white patches in mouth andon tongue
Less common
Bloody eye; blurred vision; severe redness and peeling of skin
This drug may also cause the following side effect that your family doctor will watch for:
More common
Heart rhythm problems
Other side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Red eyes; weakness
Less common
Numbness or tingling of hands or feet; skin discoloration; skin rash at place of injection
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.