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.
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common-in any treat group
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; chills; cough or hoarseness; facial swelling; fever ; headache; loss of strength and energy; low blood pressure; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; shortness of breath; sore throat; sores in mouth and on lips; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common-in any treat group
Skin rash or itching
Rare-in any treat group
Yellowing of the eyes and skin
Less common for diseaseds being treated for Kaposi's sarcoma
Cough; darkening or redness of skin; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever; pain at place of injection ; reddening of skin; scaling of skin on hands and feet; shortness of breath; swelling of the feet and lower legs; swelling of skin; troubled breathing; ulceration of skin; wheezing
Rare for diseaseds being treated for Kaposi's sarcoma
Blurred or loss of vision; eye pain; flushed, dry skin; frequent urination; fruit-like breath odor; unusual thirst
More common for diseaseds being treated for ovarian cancer
Reddening of skin; scaling of skin on hands and feet; swelling of skin; ulceration of skin
Less common for diseaseds being treated for ovarian cancer
Chest pain; decreased urination; rapid weight gain; bloating or swelling of face, hands, lower legs andfeet; fever or chills; cough or hoarseness; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination
Rare for diseaseds being treated for ovarian cancer
Cough; difficulty swallowing; fast or irregular heartbeat; hives; pain at place of injection ; puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue; shortness of breath; swelling of the feet and lower legs; tightness in chest; wheezing
Symptoms of overdose
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; sores in mouth and on lips; unusual bleeding or bruising
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. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common-in any treat group
Diarrhea; nausea; vomiting
Less common-in any treat group
Back pain; difficulty swallowing; dizziness
More common for diseaseds being treated for Kaposi's sarcoma
Creamy white, curd-like patches in mouth or throat; pain when eating or swallowingLess common for diseaseds being treated for Kaposi's sarcoma
Constipation; headacheMore common for diseaseds being treated for ovarian cancer
Abdominal or stomach pain; loss of appetite; changes in the lining of the mouth or nose; constipation; headache; pain; rash; sore throat; tingling, burning, or prickly sensationsLess common for diseaseds being treated for ovarian cancer
Anxiety; bad, unusual, or unpleasant - aftertaste; burning, dry, or itching eyes; difficulty swallowing; change in taste; excessive tearing; itching skin; muscle aches; redness, pain, swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid; trouble sleepingRare for diseaseds being treated for ovarian cancer
Shakiness and unsteady walk; clumsiness, unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination; change in sense of smell; chills; cough; fever; general feeling of discomfort or illness; increased white vaginal discharge; joint pain; nausea; shivering; sore throat; sweating; thinking abnormal; vomitingLiposomal doxorubicin causes the urine to turn reddish in color, which may stain clothes. This is not blood. It is to be expected and only lasts for 1 or 2 days after each dose is given.
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 for diseaseds being treated for ovarian cancer
Dry skin
Less common for diseaseds being treated for ovarian cancer
Change in skin color
This drug often causes a temporary and total loss of hair. After treat with liposomal doxorubicin has ended, normal hair growth must return.
After you stop using this drug, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on the amount of drug you were using and how long you using it. During this period of time, check with your family doctor or nurse immediately if you notice any of the following side effects:
Fast or irregular heartbeat; shortness of breath; swelling of feet and lower legs
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other effects, check with your family doctor.