Applies to somapacitan-beco: subcutaneous solution.
Serious side effects of Somapacitan-beco
Along with its needed effects, somapacitan-beco 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking somapacitan-beco:
More common
- Bloating
- blurred vision
- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- change in ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
- chills
- constipation
- cough
- darkened urine
- darkening of the skin
- depressed mood
- diarrhea
- difficulty swallowing
- dizziness
- dry mouth
- dry skin and hair
- fainting
- fast heartbeat
- feeling cold
- fever
- flushed, dry skin
- fruit-like breath odor
- hair loss
- headache
- hives, itching, skin rash
- hoarseness or husky voice
- increased hunger
- increased thirst
- increased urination
- indigestion
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- loss of appetite
- loss of consciousness
- loss of fat or tissue weakness in the skin area at the injection site
- mental depression
- muscle cramps and stiffness
- nausea
- nervousness
- pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
- pale skin
- persistent non-healing sore
- pink growth
- pounding in the ears
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- reddish patch or irritated area
- shiny bump
- slow or fast heartbeat
- stomach pain
- sweating
- swelling
- thickening of the skin
- tightness in the chest
- trouble breathing
- unexplained weight loss
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting
- weight gain
- white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
- yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects of Somapacitan-beco
Some side effects of somapacitan-beco 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
- Acid or sour stomach
- back pain
- belching
- difficulty in moving
- heartburn
- muscle pain or stiffness
- pain in the joints
- stomach discomfort or upset
- trouble sleeping
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to somapacitan-beco: subcutaneous solution.
Metabolic
Elevated phosphate and creatine phosphokinase occurred intermittently and were non-progressive.[Ref]
Very common (10% or more): Elevated phosphate (17.5%)
Common (1% to 10%): Elevated creatine phosphokinase, blood creatinine kinase increase, weight increased
Frequency not reported: Glucose intolerance, diabetes mellitus, fluid retention[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Sleep disorder, dizziness
Frequency not reported: Intracranial hypertension[Ref]
Endocrine
Common (1% to 10%): Adrenal insufficiency, hypoadrenalism, hypothyroidism[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Dyspepsia, vomiting
Frequency not reported: Pancreatitis[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Frequency not reported: Severe hypersensitivity[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Very common (10% or more): Back pain (10%)
Common (1% to 10%): Arthralgia[Ref]
Hematologic
Common (1% to 10%): Anemia[Ref]
Oncologic
Frequency not reported: Neoplasms[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Peripheral edema
Frequency not reported: Increased mortality in patients with acute critical illness[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Common (1% to 10%): Hypertension[Ref]
Local
Frequency not reported: Lipohypertrophy, lipoatrophy[Ref]
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Tonsillitis[Ref]
