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
More common
Redness, pain, or swelling at place of injection
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
Shortness of breath; stomach pain; swelling of face; yellow eyes or skin
Check with your health care professional as soon as possible if the following side effect occurs:
Rare
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
Loss of appetite; nausea or vomiting - must lessen after 1 or 2 days
Less common
Feelings of uneasiness; flushing of face; muscle pain; numbness of face
This drug may cause a temporary loss of hair in some people. After treat with dacarbazine has ended, normal hair growth must return.
After you stop receiving dacarbazine, 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, 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
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other effects, check with your family doctor.