Evusheld Side Effects
Generic name: cilgavimab / tixagevimab
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 31, 2023.
Note: This document provides detailed information about Evusheld Side Effects associated with cilgavimab / tixagevimab. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Evusheld.
Applies to cilgavimab / tixagevimab: parenteral injection for im use.
Important warnings
This medicine can cause some serious health issues
Side effects include:
Most common treatment-emergent adverse events occurring in ≥3% of individuals receiving tixagevimab 150 mg and cilgavimab 150 mg (median duration of follow-up of 83 days): Headache (6%), fatigue (4%), and cough (3%).
Overall safety profile of tixagevimab and cilgavimab at a median duration of follow-up of 6.5 months was similar.
Insomnia and dizziness reported in 1% of individuals receiving tixagevimab 300 mg and cilgavimab 300 mg; no other adverse effects reported at higher incidence rates than placebo.
For healthcare professionals
Applies to cilgavimab / tixagevimab: intramuscular solution.
Cardiovascular
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Serious cardiovascular events (including myocardial infarction, cardiac failure), serious thromboembolic events
- Frequency not reported: Cardiac serious adverse events, acute myocardial infarction, cardiac failure leading to death, sudden cardiac death[Ref]
All patients who experienced cardiac serious adverse events had cardiac risk factors and/or history of cardiovascular disease at baseline.[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Local
- Common (1% to 10%): Injection site reaction (included injection site pain, injection site erythema, injection site pruritus, injection site reaction, injection site induration)
- Frequency not reported: Injection-related reaction[Ref]
References
1. (2023) "Product Information. Evusheld (cilgavimab-tixagevimab)." AstraZeneca Canada Inc
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Evusheld side effects can vary depending on the individual. 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.