Common side effects

• Neutropenic disorder
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Anemia
• Upper respiratory infection
• Thrombocytopenic disorder
• Fatigue
• Cough
• Musculoskeletal pain
• Edema
• Lymphopenia
• Leukopenia
• Tumor lysis syndrome
• Pneumonia
• Fever
• Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Peripheral edema
• Hypokalemia

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, such as

• Easy bruising/bleeding

Venetoclax sometimes causes side effects due to the rapid destruction of cancer cells . To lower your risk, your doctor may add a medication and tell you to drink plenty of fluids. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as

• Low back/side pain
• Signs of kidney problems
• Muscle spasms/weakness

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including

• Rash
• Itching/swelling
• Severe dizziness
• Trouble breathing

Other things to note

• Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, or headache may occur. Nausea and vomiting can be severe. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• People using this medication may have serious side effects. However, your doctor has prescribed this drug because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk.
• This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection .