Audenz Side Effects

Generic name: influenza virus vaccine, h5n1

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 13, 2023.

Note: This document contains side effect information about influenza virus vaccine, h5n1. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Audenz.

Applies to influenza virus vaccine, h5n1: intramuscular suspension.

Serious side effects of Audenz

Along with its needed effects, influenza virus vaccine, h5n1 (the active ingredient contained in Audenz) 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking influenza virus vaccine, h5n1:

More common

• Fever

Less common

• Body aches or pain
• chills
• cough
• difficulty in breathing
• ear congestion
• headache
• loss of voice
• nasal congestion
• runny nose
• sneezing
• sore throat
• unusual tiredness or weakness

Other side effects of Audenz

Some side effects of influenza virus vaccine, h5n1 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:

More common

• Nausea
• pain, redness, swelling, or tenderness at injection site

Less common

• Diarrhea

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to influenza virus vaccine, h5n1: intramuscular suspension.

General

The most common adverse events were injection site pain, muscle aches, and irritability.^[Ref]

Local

Very common (10% or more): Injection site pain (83%), injection site erythema (33.7%), injection site swelling (28.6%)

Common (1% to 10%): Injection site pruritus, injection site warmth

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Injection site reaction^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Very common (10% or more): Muscle aches (45%), arthralgia (25%), joint pain (17.1%)

Rare (less than 0.1%): Polymyalgia rheumatic, rheumatoid arthritis^[Ref]

Psychiatric

Very common (10% or more): Irritability/fussiness (82%)^[Ref]

Nervous system

Very common (10% or more): Headache (35%), drowsiness (37.8%)

Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness

Rare (less than 0.1%): Convulsion, cerebrovascular accident, cranial nerve IV palsy, facial palsy, radiculitis, febrile convulsion^[Ref]

Other

Very common (10% or more): Fatigue (34%), fever (22.4%), shivering (17%)^[Ref]

Respiratory

Rare (less than 0.1%): Pulmonary embolism, rheumatoid lung^[Ref]

Metabolic

Very common (10% or more): Loss of appetite (29.1%)^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Very common (10% or more): Gastrointestinal reaction (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or abdominal pain) (17.2%)

Common (1% to 10%): Gastroenteritis

Rare (less than 0.1%): Celiac disease, Crohn's disease^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Very common (10% or more): Sweating (11%)

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rash

Rare (less than 0.1%): Psoriasis, erythema nodosum, alopecia^[Ref]

Ocular

Common (1% to 10%): Eye infections

Rare (less than 0.1%): Corneal transplant rejection^[Ref]

Hepatic

Rare (less than 0.1%): Autoimmune hepatitis^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Rare (less than 0.1%): Temporal arteritis^[Ref]

Oncologic

Rare (less than 0.1%): Thyroid cancer^[Ref]

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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