Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause 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 cancer 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
Less common
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; cough or hoarseness accompanied by fever or chills; dizziness or faintness - during or shortly after a dose; fast heartbeat - during or shortly after a dose; fever or chills; lower back or side pain accompanied by fever or chills; painful or difficult urination accompanied by fever or chills; pain or redness at place of injection; pinpoint red spots on skin; swelling of face - during or shortly after a dose; unusual bleeding or bruising; wheezing - during or shortly after a dose
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Joint pain; loss of balance; ringing in ears; swelling of feet or lower legs; trouble in hearing; unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Convulsions - seizures; loss of reflexes; loss of taste; numbness or tingling in fingers or toes; trouble in walking
Rare
Agitation or confusion; blurred vision; change in ability to see colors - especially blue or yellow; muscle cramps; 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
Nausea and vomiting - severe
Less common
Loss of appetite
After you stop receiving cisplatin, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time check with your family doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; convulsions - seizures; cough or hoarseness; decrease in urination; fever or chills; loss of balance; loss of reflexes; loss of taste; lower back or side pain; numbness or tingling in fingers or toes; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; ringing in ears; swelling of feet or lower legs; trouble in hearing; trouble in walking; 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 family doctor.