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 immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; cough or hoarseness - accompanied by fever or chills; fever or chills; lower back or side pain - accompanied by fever or chills; painful or difficult urination - accompanied by fever or chills; pinpoint red spots on skin; shortness of breath or troubled breathing; unusual bleeding or bruising
Rare
Fast or irregular breathing; large, hive-like swellings on the face, eyelids, mouth, lips andtongue; puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes; tightness in chest or wheezing
Also check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
Changes in the skin color of the face; skin rash, hives anditching
Some of the above side effects may occur, or continue to occur, after treat with topotecan has ended. Check with your family doctor if you notice any of them after you stop receiving the drug.
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
Abdominal or stomach pain; burning or tingling in hands or feet; constipation; diarrhea; fatigue; headache; loss of appetite; muscle weakness; nausea or vomiting; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or tongue or inside the mouth
Topotecan sometimes causes bruising or redness at the place of injection. Check with your family doctor or nurse if these effects are especially bothersome.
Topotecan may also cause a temporary loss of hair in some people. After treat with topotecan 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.