Like all medicines, Vyepti® can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

You should contact your doctor or nurse immediately if you notice any of the following side effects – you may need urgent medical treatment:

• breathing difficulties
  
• fast or weak pulse
  
• sudden drop in blood pressure making you feel dizzy or lightheaded
  
• swelling of the lips or tongue
  
• severe itching of the skin or rash while you receive Vyepti®, or afterwards
  

Serious allergic reactions are uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people).

Other symptoms that may occur due to the infusion include respiratory symptoms (such as blocked or runny nose, throat irritation, cough, sneezing, shortness of breath) and feeling tired. These symptoms are usually non-serious and of short duration.

Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people:

• stuffy nose
• sore throat
• fatigue

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the Patient Information Leaflet. 

You can also report side effects directly via the HPRA Pharmacovigilance
Website: www.hpra.ie 

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.