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 cancer medication act on the body, there is a risk that they might cause other effects that may not occur until months or years after these medication are using. These delayed effects may include certain types of cancer. 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 or stools; cough or hoarseness; fever or chills; lower back or side pain; pain or redness at place of injection; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; unusual bleeding or bruising
Rare
Shortness of breath, itching, or wheezing
Check with your health care professional as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Missing menstrual periods; painful rash
Less common
Dizziness; joint pain; loss of hearing; ringing in ears; swelling of feet or lower legs
Rare
Numbness, tingling, or burning of fingers, toes, or face; sores in mouth and on lips; yellow eyes or skin
More common side effects may occur that usually do not need 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 - usually lasts only 8 to 24 hours
Less common
Confusion; diarrhea; drowsiness; headache; loss of appetite; metallic taste; weakness
This drug may cause a temporary loss of hair in some people. After treat with mechlorethamine has ended, normal hair growth must return.
After you stop receiving mechlorethamine, 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 side effects:
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.