Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Some side effects will have signs or symptoms that you can see or feel. Your family doctor may watch for others by doing certain tests. Some of the unwanted effects that may be causing by carmustine are listed below. Although not all of these 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 any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Cough; pain or redness at place of injection; shortness of breath
Less common
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; cough or hoarseness, accompanied by fever or chills; fever or chills; lower back or side pain, accompanied by fever or chills; painful or difficult urination, accompanied by fever or chills; pinpoint red spots on skin; unusual bleeding or bruising
Rare
Decrease in urination; swelling of feet or lower legs
Check with your health care professional as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
Less common
Flushing of face; sores in mouth and on lips; unusual tiredness or weakness
This drug may also cause the following side effects that your family doctor will watch for:
More common
Low red blood cell count; low white blood cell count; lung problems
Rare
Liver problems
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
Nausea and vomiting - usually lasting no longer than 4 to 6 hours
Less common
Diarrhea; discoloration of skin along vein of injection; dizziness; loss of appetite; skin rash and itching; trouble in swallowing; trouble in walking
This drug may cause a temporary loss of hair in some people. After treat with carmustine has ended, normal hair growth must return.
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 carmustine, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time check with your health care professional if you notice any of the following:
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; cough or hoarseness, accompanied by fever or chills; fever or chills; lower back or side pain, accompanied by fever or chills; painful or difficult urination, accompanied by fever or chills; pinpoint red spots on skin; shortness of breath; unusual bleeding or bruising
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.