Along with their needing effects, medication like vinblastine can sometimes cause unwanted effects such as blood problems, loss of hair and other side effects. These and other effects are described below. 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, such as leukemia. Discuss these possible effects with your family doctor.
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
More frequent
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
Less common
Blood in urine or stools; pain or redness at place of injection; pinpoint red spots on skin; unusual bleeding or bruising
Rare
Black, tarry stools
Check with your health care professional as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
Less common
Joint pain; sores in mouth and on lips; swelling of feet or lower legs
Rare
Difficulty in walking; dizziness; double vision; drooping eyelids; headache; jaw pain; mental depression; numbness or tingling in fingers and toes; pain in fingers and toes; pain in testicles; weakness
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:
Less common
Bone or muscle pain; nausea and vomiting
This drug often causes a temporary loss of hair. After treat with vinblastine has ended, or sometimes even during treat, 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.