Like all medicines, Ultomiris can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.1 Your doctor will discuss the possible side effects with you and explain the risks and benefits of your medicine, before starting treatment.1
If you experience any side effects, you should inform your doctor. The most common side effects that can occur are listed on this page.1 If you are not sure what any of these are, ask your doctor to explain them to you.
The most serious side effect is meningococcal infection including meningococcal sepsis and meningococcal encephalitis.1
If you experience any side effects, you should inform your doctor. The most common side effects that can occur are listed on this page.1 If you are not sure what any of these are, ask your doctor to explain them to you.
The most serious side effect is meningococcal infection including meningococcal sepsis and meningococcal encephalitis.1
VERY COMMON
- Headache
- Diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Common cold
- Fever, feeling tired
- Back pain, joint pain
COMMON
- Hives, rash, itchy skin
- Infusion related reaction
- Urinary tract infection
- Influenza like illness, chills, weakness
- Vomiting, stomach discomfort after meals
- Muscle pain and muscle spasms
- Dizziness
- Allergic reaction
LESS COMMON
- Meningococcal infection
- Serious allergic reaction which causes difficulty in breathing or dizziness
- Gonococcal infection
- Ultomiris®. Patient Information Leaflet. European Medicines Agency. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/product-information/ultomiris-epar-product-information_en.pdf
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