Side effects reported in infantile haemangioma studies
| Author | Number of patients | Dose range (mg/kg/day) | Number of side effects reported | Side effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckmiller et al6 | 41 | 2 | 10 | Somnolence: 6 Gastro-oesophageal reflux: 2 Allergic reaction: 1 RSV exacerbation: 1 |
| Sans et al8 | 32 | 2–3 | 9 | Insomnia: 2 Agitation: 2 Nightmares: 1 Profused sweats: 1 Asthma onset: 1 Cold hands: 1 Reduction in blood pressure: 1 |
| Haider et al14 | 17 | 2 | 6 | Gastrointestinal upset: 2 Intermittent fatigue: 1 Spitting: 1 Shaking episodes if dose missed: 1 |
| Holland et al31 | 3 | 1.25–2 | 3 | Hypoglycaemia: 3 |
| Abott et al32 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Diarrhoea: 3 |
| Qin et al17 | 58 | 1–1.5 | 58 | Diarrhoea: 37 Sleep change: 18 Bradycardia: 58 |
RSV, respiratory syncytial virus.