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.
Check with your family doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
Less common
Muscle and abdominal cramps
Symptoms of overdose
Bloody or black, tarry stools; flushing or redness or swelling of face; nosebleed; skin rash or small red spots on skin; sore throat and fever; unusual bleeding or bruising; vomiting of blood; yellow eyes or skin
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. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Diarrhea; irritation or soreness of mouth; loss of appetite; nausea or vomiting may occur 1 to 2 hours after the injection is started and continue for 12 to 24 hours
Less common
Drowsiness; fever; headache; mental depression; pain, redness, soreness, or swelling at place of injection; unusual tiredness or weakness
After you stop using plicamycin, 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:
Bloody or black, tarry stools; nosebleed; sore throat and fever; unusual bleeding or bruising; vomiting of blood
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.