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
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
Pain at place of injection; wheezing
Check with your health care professional as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Diarrhea - continuing; difficulty in swallowing; heartburn; sores in mouth and on lips; stomach pain - continuing; unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
Joint pain; swelling of feet or lower legs; yellow eyes or skin
Other 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; infection; unusual feeling of dullness or sluggishness; general feeling of discomfort or weakness; nausea and vomiting; redness of skin; skin rash or acne
This drug often causes a temporary loss of hair, sometimes including the eyebrows. After treat with dactinomycin has ended, normal hair growth must return.
After you stop receiving dactinomycin, 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; diarrhea; 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; sores in mouth and on lips; stomach pain; unusual bleeding or bruising; yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other effects, check with your family doctor.