Rapid IV injection: Flushing, urticaria, hypotension and shock. SC or IM injection: Local pain. Prolonged SC: Pruritus, erythema and swelling. GI disorders, dysuria, fever, allergic skin rashes, tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, convulsions and leg cramps; visual disturbances, cataract formation, hearing loss; may retard growth in very young childn. Pulmonary syndrome with high IV doses.