Dactinomycin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Cosmegen, actinomycin-D
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause 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 health care professional as soon as possible if any of
the following side effects occur:
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:
This
medicine often causes a temporary loss of hair, sometimes including the eyebrows.
After treatment with dactinomycin has ended, normal hair growth should return.
After you stop receiving dactinomycin, 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:
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine
or stools; cough or hoarseness accompanied by fever
or chills; diarrhea; 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; sores in mouth and on lips; stomach
pain; unusual bleeding or bruising; yellow eyes or skin 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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