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, 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; cough or shortness of breath
Less common
Blood in urine or stools; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever or chills; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; swelling of feet and lower legs; unusual bleeding or bruising
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; stomach pain
Less common
Decrease in urination; seizures; sore, red eyes; yellow eyes or skin
Rare
Blue skin at place of injection; pain or redness at place of injection; skin rash
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:
More common
Body aches or pains; congestion; constipation; diarrhea; dryness or soreness of throat; headache; irregular menstrual periods; longer or heavier menstrual periods; nausea and vomiting; oral bleeding; runny nose; sneezing; stuffy nose; tender, swollen glands in neck
Mitoxantrone may cause the urine to turn a blue-green color. It may also cause the whites of the eyes to turn a blue color. These effects are normal and last for only 1 or 2 days after each dose is given.
This drug often causes a temporary loss of hair. After treat with mitoxantrone has ended, normal hair growth must return.
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your health care professional.