Note: This document contains side effect information about bezlotoxumab. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Zinplava.
Applies to bezlotoxumab: intravenous solution.
Serious side effects of Zinplava
Along with its needed effects, bezlotoxumab (the active ingredient contained in Zinplava) 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 bezlotoxumab:
More common
- Back pain
- chest pain or tightness
- chills
- decreased urine output
- dilated neck veins
- extreme fatigue
- fever
- flushing
- headache
- irregular breathing
- irregular heartbeat
- nausea and vomiting
- swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
- trouble breathing
- weakness
- weight gain
Other side effects of Zinplava
Some side effects of bezlotoxumab 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:
Incidence not known
- Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to bezlotoxumab: intravenous solution.
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Dyspnea[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Common (1% to 10%): Heart failure, hypertension[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Nausea[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Headache, fatigue, dizziness[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Pyrexia[Ref]
