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.
Always because of the way these medication act on the body, there is a risk that they might cause other unwanted effects that may not occur until months or years after the drug is using. These delayed effects may include certain types of cancer, such as leukemia. Discuss these possible effects with your family doctor.
Check with your family doctor or nurse immediately if the following side effects was happen
More common
Fever and chills - occurring within 3 to 6 hours after a dose
Less common
Confusion; faintness; wheezing
Rare
Chest pain - sudden severe; weakness in arms or legs - sudden
Check with your health care professional as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Cough; shortness of breath; sores in mouth and on lips
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. Always your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Darkening or thickening of skin; dark stripes on skin; itching of skin; skin rash or colored bumps on fingertips, elbows, or palms; skin redness or tenderness; swelling of fingers; vomiting and loss of appetite
Less common
Changes in fingernails or toenails; weight loss
Bleomycin may cause a temporary loss of hair in some people. After treat has ended, normal hair growth must return, although it may take few months.
Side effects that effect your lungs - for example, cough and shortness of breath may be more likely to occur if you smoke.
After you stop receiving bleomycin, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time, check with your health care professional immediately if you notice either of the following:
Cough; shortness of breath
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your health care professional.