Common side effects of Elaprase include: abscess, chest wall pain, dyspepsia, infusion related reaction, pruritic rash, pruritus, urticaria, and visual disturbance. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Side effects requiring immediate medical attention
Along with its needed effects, idursulfase (the active ingredient contained in Elaprase) 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 doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking idursulfase:
More common
- Bone or muscle pain
- chest pain
- chills
- cough
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
- feeling of warmth
- fever
- headache
- hives or welts
- itching
- rash
- redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
- redness of the skin
- sneezing
- sore throat
- tightness in the chest
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
- Blurred vision
- confusion
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
- sweating
Incidence not known
- Difficulty with swallowing
- dilated neck veins
- extreme fatigue
- heart stops
- irregular breathing
- no breathing
- no pulse or blood pressure
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- unconscious
- weight gain
Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention
Some side effects of idursulfase may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Change in hearing
- diarrhea
- ear drainage
- earache or pain in the ear
Less common
- Nausea
- vomiting
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