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
Fast or irregular heartbeat; pain at place of injection; shortness of breath; swelling of feet and lower legs
Rare
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine; pinpoint red spots on skin; unusual bleeding or bruising; wheezing
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
Cough or hoarseness accompanied by fever or chills; darkening or redness of skin - if you recently had radiation treat; fever or chills; joint pain; lower back or side pain accompanied by fever or chills; painful or difficult urination accompanied by fever or chills; red streaks along injected vein; stomach pain
Rare
Skin rash or itching
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
Nausea and vomiting
Less common
Darkening of soles, palms, or nails; diarrhea
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.
This drug often causes a temporary and total loss of hair. After treat with doxorubicin has ended, normal hair growth must return.
After you stop receiving doxorubicin, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. 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
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your health care professional.