Along with its needing effects, a drug 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 family doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Accumulation of pus or swollen, red, tender area of infection around the rectum; Black tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; cough or hoarseness; fever or chills; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips, tongue, or inside mouth; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Abdominal pain or tenderness; blurred vision; confusion; dark urine; diarrhea; dizziness, faintness, or light-headedness ; fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse; fever; itching; nausea; palpitations; convulsions - seizures; vomiting or vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; yellow eyes or skin
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.
More Common
Burning, crawling, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings; headache
Less common
Bleeding gums; difficulty swallowing; hives; loss of appetite; loss of strength or energy; muscle or bone pain; pain or redness at site of injection; rash; redness and swelling of gumsThis drug often causes a temporary loss of hair. After treat with amsacrine has ended, normal hair growth must return.
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.