- Brand Name : Adstiladrin
- Drug Class : Biological Response Modifiers
- Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Nadofaragene Firadenovec and How Does It Work?
Nadofaragene Firadenovec is a prescription medication used for the treatment of high-risk Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer with carcinoma in situ (CIS) with or without papillary tumors.
- Nadofaragene Firadenovec is available under the following different brand names: Adstiladrin, nadofaragene Firadenovec-vncg.
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Nadofaragene Firadenovec?
Common side effects of Nadofaragene Firadenovec include:
- instillation site discharge
- fatigue
- bladder spasm
- urinary urgency
- blood in urine
- chills
- fever
- painful urination
- increased blood sugar
- increased triglycerides
- increased creatinine
- decreased phosphate
Serious side effects of Nadofaragene Firadenovec include:
- hives
- difficulty breathing
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- urinary urgency
- urinary incontinency
- urinary frequency
- blood in your urine
- pain or discomfort when urinating
- abnormal lab results
- weakness
- shortness of breath
- fast heart rate
Rare side effects of Nadofaragene Firadenovec include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, coordination loss, unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights.
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.