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 any of the following side effects was happen
Less common
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine; cough or hoarseness; fever or chills; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; 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
More common
Sores in mouth and on lips
Less common
Joint pain; numbness or tingling in fingers, toes, or face; swelling of feet or lower legs; unusual tiredness
Rare
Bone or muscle pain; chest pain; decrease in urination; difficulty in swallowing; fainting spells; general feeling of discomfort or illness or weakness; heartburn; irregular heartbeat; pain at place of injection; reddened eyes; shortness of breath; skin rash; weakness; 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
Loss of appetite; nausea and vomiting
Less common or rare
Diarrhea; dizziness; headache; itching of skin; skin freckling
This drug may cause a temporary loss of hair in some people. After treat with cytarabine has ended, normal hair growth must return.
After you stop receiving cytarabine, 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:
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; cough or hoarseness; fever or chills; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; 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.