Chlorambucil (Systemic)
Brand Names : Leukeran
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may have some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may
need medical attention.
Also, because of the way these medicines act on the body, there is a chance
that they might cause other unwanted effects that may not occur until months
or years after the medicine is used. These delayed effects may include certain
types of cancer, such as leukemia. Discuss these possible effects with your
doctor.
Check
with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects
occur:
Symptoms of overdose (in the order of frequency)
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; unusual
bleeding or bruising; agitation; convulsions (seizures); trouble in walking
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the
medicine. Also, 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:
After you stop using chlorambucil,
it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period
of time, check with your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine
or stools; cough or hoarseness (may be 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; unusual bleeding or bruising Other side effects not listed above may
also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your
doctor.
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