Streptozocin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Zanosar
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with their needed effects, medicines
like streptozocin can sometimes cause unwanted effects such as kidney problems
and other side effects. These and others are described below. 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. Streptozocin has been shown to cause tumors (some cancerous)
in animals. Discuss these possible effects with your doctor.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they
may need medical attention.
Check with your health
care professional immediately
if any of the following side effects
occur shortly after the medicine is given:
Less common
Anxiety, nervousness, or shakiness; chills, cold sweats, or cool, pale skin; drowsiness
or unusual tiredness or weakness; fast pulse; headache; pain or redness at place of
injection; unusual hunger
Check
with your doctor immediately
if the following side effects occur any
time while you are being treated with this medicine:
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:
After you stop receiving streptozocin, your body may need time
to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on the amount of medicine
you were using and how long you used it. During this period of time, check
with your doctor if you notice either of the following side effects:
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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