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.
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. 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
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Black, tarry stools; blood in urine; cough or hoarseness, accompanied by fever or chills; fever; 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
Check with your health care professional as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
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Skin rash
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Pain or redness at place of injection; shortness of breath; stomach pain; swelling of feet or lower legs; unusually fast heartbeat
This drug may also cause the following side effects that your family doctor will watch out for:
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Anemia; low white cell counts in blood
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:
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Headache; loss of appetite; nausea; unusual tiredness; vomiting
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Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; general feeling of discomfort or illness; itching; muscle or joint pain; sweating; trouble in sleeping; weakness
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.