Exjade Oral

Exjade Oral Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, fever and abdominal pain may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• trouble sleeping
• hearing loss
• unusual feelings of restlessness/high energy (hyperactivity)
• vision changes

This drug may rarely cause serious liver disease. If you notice any of the following unlikely but very serious side effects, tell your doctor immediately:

• persistent nausea/vomiting
• severe stomach/abdominal pain
• dark urine
• yellowing of eyes/skin

This drug may rarely cause serious (even fatal) kidney or blood problems. The risk may be increased with serious blood diseases, kidney problems, or in older adults. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms:

• change in amount of urine
• easy bleeding/bruising
• signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
• unusual tiredness

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

• rash
• itching
• swelling
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

Deferasirox can commonly cause a mild rash that is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe allergic reaction. Therefore, seek immediate medical attention if you develop any rash.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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