Drug Summary
What Is Papzimeos?
Papzimeos (zopapogene imadenovec-drba) is a non-replicating adenoviral vector-based immunotherapy indicated for the treatment of adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis.
What Are Side Effects of Papzimeos?
Side effects of Papzimeos include:
- injection site reactions,
- fatigue,
- chills,
- fever,
- muscle pain,
- nausea,
- headache,
- fast heart rate,
- diarrhea,
- vomiting,
- increased sweating,
- blurred vision
- dizziness,
- shortness of breath, and
- itching.
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision,tunnel vision,eye painor swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out;
- Severe headache,confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.
This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.
Dosage for Papzimeos
The recommended dose of Papzimeos is 5×1011 particle units (PU) per injection administered by subcutaneous injection four (4) times over a 12-week interval.
Papzimeos In Children
The safety and effectiveness of Papzimeos have not been established in pediatric patients.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Papzimeos?
Papzimeos may interact with other medicines.
Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.
Papzimeos During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using Papzimeos; it is unknown if it would affect a fetus. It is unknown if Papzimeos passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Additional Information
Our Papzimeos (zopapogene imadenovec-drba) Suspension for Subcutaneous Injection Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.