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 may include certain types of cancer, such as leukemia or bladder 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
More common
Cough or hoarseness; fever or chills; lower back or side pain; missing menstrual periods; painful or difficult urination
With high doses andlong-term treat
Blood in urine; dizziness, confusion, or agitation; fast heartbeat; joint pain; shortness of breath; swelling of feet or lower legs; unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Black, tarry stools or blood in stools; pinpoint red spots on skin; unusual bleeding or bruising
Rare
Frequent urination; redness, swelling, or pain at site of injection; sores in mouth and on lips; sudden shortness of breath; unusual thirst; 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. 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 of skin and fingernails; loss of appetite; nausea or vomiting
Less common
Diarrhea or stomach pain; flushing or redness of face; headache; increased sweating; skin rash, hives, or itching; swollen lips
Cyclophosphamide may cause a temporary loss of hair in some people. After treat has ended, normal hair growth must return, although the new hair may be a slightly various color or texture.
After you stop using cyclophosphamide, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time, check with your family doctor immediately if you notice the following side effect:
Blood in urine
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other effects, check with your family doctor.