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You are here : 3-RX.com > Drugs & Medications > Detailed Drug Information (USP DI) > Uracil Mustard : Side Effects

Uracil Mustard (Systemic)

Uracil Mustard | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with their needed effects medicines like uracil mustard can sometimes cause unwanted effects such as blood problems, loss of hair, 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. Discuss these possible effects with your doctor.

Although not all of the side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

    Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

      Less common

        Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; cough or hoarseness; fever or chills; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; unusual bleeding or bruising

    Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

      Less common

        Joint pain; swelling of feet or lower legs

      Rare

        Sores in mouth and on lips; yellow eyes or skin

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:

    More common

      Diarrhea; nausea or vomiting

    Less common

      Darkening of the skin; irritability; mental depression; nervousness; skin rash and itching

This medicine may cause a temporary loss of hair in some people. After treatment with uracil mustard has ended, normal hair growth should return.

After you stop taking uracil mustard, 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; fever or chills; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; 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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