Daunorubicin, Liposomal (Systemic)

Brand Names : DaunoXome

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along 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.

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

More common

Cough or hoarseness; fever or chills; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; shortness of breath; sore throat; troubled breathing; weakness or numbness in arms or legs

Less common

Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; bloody vomit; chest pain; coughing up blood; fainting; fast heartbeat; irregular heartbeat; pinpoint red spots on skin; producing large amounts of pale, dilute urine; sores in mouth and on lips; swelling of abdomen, face, fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual nighttime urination; unusual tiredness or weakness; weight gain

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. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Abdominal pain; back pain; chest tightness; diarrhea; feeling unusually cold; flushing; headache; nausea and vomiting; shivering; skin rash or itching

Less common

Bleeding after defecation; bleeding gums; constipation; difficulty swallowing; dizziness; dry mouth; dry, irritated, itching, or red eyes; extreme feeling of sleepiness; eye pain; frequent urge to defecate; pain in joints or muscles; pain at site of injection; painful, red, hot, or irritated hair follicles; red, hot, or irritated skin at site of injection; ringing sound in ears; sleeplessness; swelling or lump under skin at site of injection; tooth pain; uncomfortable swelling around anus; uncontrollable movement of body

Symptoms of overdose

Liposomal daunorubicin causes the urine to turn reddish in color, which may stain clothes. This is not blood. It is to be expected and only lasts for 1 or 2 days after each dose is given.

This medicine often causes a temporary and total loss of hair. After treatment with liposomal daunorubicin has ended, normal hair growth should return.

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.