Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Some side effects will have signs or symptoms that you can see or feel. Your family doctor may watch for others by doing certain tests.
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. Discuss these possible effects with your family doctor.
Check with your family doctor immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
Less common
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; pinpoint red spots on skin; unusual bleeding or bruising
Rare
Shortness of breath - severe; skin reaction - severe
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Cough or hoarseness accompanied by fever or chills; fever or chills; flushing of face; lower back or side pain accompanied by fever or chills; painful or difficult urination accompanied by fever or chills; shortness of breath; skin rash or itching
Rare
Pain or redness at place of injection; sores in mouth and on lips - usually get better within 7 days after treat
This drug may also cause the following side effects that your family doctor will watch out for:
More common
Anemia; low platelet count in blood; low white blood cell count
Less common
Effects on liver; low blood pressure; slow heartbeat
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
Diarrhea; nausea and vomiting; numbness, burning, or tingling in hands or feet; pain in joints or muscles, especially in arms or legs - begins 2 to 3 days after treat and may last up to 5 days
This drug usually causes a temporary and total loss of hair - including eyebrows, eyelashes and pubic hair about 2 to 3 weeks after treat begins. After treat with paclitaxel 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 family doctor.