Review the side-effects of Guselkumab 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.
Gastrointestinal: Gastroenteritis, diarrhea, stomach pain
Central Nervous System: Headache
Respiratory: Upper respiratory tract infections, cough, hoarseness or sore throat, shortness of breath
Skin: Tinea infections, herpes simplex infections, rashes, hives, itching, swelling, injection site reactions such as redness and itching
Others: Joint pain, muscle pain, weight loss, frequent urination, burning micturition (burning sensation while passing urine), fever, sweat or chills and elevated liver enzymes
The dose schedule must be followed strictly and injecting it so often or frequent administration should be avoided.
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.
Gastrointestinal: Gastroenteritis, diarrhea, stomach pain
Central Nervous System: Headache
Respiratory: Upper respiratory tract infections, cough, hoarseness or sore throat, shortness of breath
Skin: Tinea infections, herpes simplex infections, rashes, hives, itching, swelling, injection site reactions such as redness and itching
Others: Joint pain, muscle pain, weight loss, frequent urination, burning micturition (burning sensation while passing urine), fever, sweat or chills and elevated liver enzymes
Other Precautions :
To reduce the rate of skin redness or soreness, using different sites for each injection is advised.The dose schedule must be followed strictly and injecting it so often or frequent administration should be avoided.