Review the side-effects of Brodalumab as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Common: Influenza, tinea infections, headache, neutropenia, muscle pain.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea or constipation, loss of appetite, bloody or watery stools.
Central nervous system: New or worsening anxiety or depression, unusual changes in mood or behavior, suicidal ideation
ENT: Pain in the ear, ear drainage, trouble in hearing and breathing, cough, sore throat, symptoms of cold and flu
Skin: Injection site reactions such as redness, pain, itching, bruising or bleeding
Others: Conjunctivitis, candida infections, fatigue, joint pain, urinary tract infections
• Do not use any other techniques to warm the prefilled syringe such as dropping in hot water or heating in a microwave oven.
• The injection should be inspected for any visible particles prior to administration and should be discarded if it is cloudy.
• Patients should be advised to read the FDA approved labeling which includes the medication guide and the instructions for use before using brodalumab.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Common: Influenza, tinea infections, headache, neutropenia, muscle pain.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea or constipation, loss of appetite, bloody or watery stools.
Central nervous system: New or worsening anxiety or depression, unusual changes in mood or behavior, suicidal ideation
ENT: Pain in the ear, ear drainage, trouble in hearing and breathing, cough, sore throat, symptoms of cold and flu
Skin: Injection site reactions such as redness, pain, itching, bruising or bleeding
Others: Conjunctivitis, candida infections, fatigue, joint pain, urinary tract infections
Other Precautions :
• The prefilled syringe, after removing from cold storage, should be allowed to come to a room temperature by keeping it out for at least 30 minutes. They should, however, not be refrigerated again.• Do not use any other techniques to warm the prefilled syringe such as dropping in hot water or heating in a microwave oven.
• The injection should be inspected for any visible particles prior to administration and should be discarded if it is cloudy.
• Patients should be advised to read the FDA approved labeling which includes the medication guide and the instructions for use before using brodalumab.