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 unwanted effects that may not occur until months or years after the drug is 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; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; unusual bleeding or bruising
Rare
Redness or pain, especially at place of injection
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
Less common
Cough; decreased urination; shortness of breath; sores in mouth and on lips; swelling of feet or lower legs
Rare
Bloody vomit
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 family doctor 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 and vomiting
Less common
Numbness or tingling in fingers and toes; purple-colored bands on nails; skin rash; unusual tiredness or weakness
Mitomycin sometimes causes a temporary loss of hair. After treat has ended, normal hair growth must return.
After you stop receiving mitomycin, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time, check with your family doctor immediately if you notice the following:
Blood in urine
Always check with your family doctor if you notice any of the following:
Black, tarry stools; blood in stools; cough or hoarseness; decreased urination; fever or chills; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; red or painful skin; shortness of breath; swelling of feet or lower legs; unusual bleeding or bruising
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other effects, check with your family doctor.