Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Mylotarg

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.

More common

Black, tarry stools; bloating or swelling of face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet; blood in stools or urine; bluish color of fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds; blurred vision; burning or stinging of skin; chest pain; chills; confusion; convulsions (seizures); cough or hoarseness; cracked lips; decrease or increase in urine; diarrhea; difficulty in swallowing; dizziness; dry mouth; excessive sweating; fainting; fast or slow heartbeat; fatigue; fever; flushed, dry skin; fruit-like breath odor; headache, sudden and severe; heavy, nonmenstrual vaginal bleeding; inability to speak; increased thirst or hunger; irregular heartbeat; large, flat , blue or purplish patches in the skin; light-headedness; lower back, joint, or side pain; loss of appetite; mood changes; muscle pain or cramps; muscle trembling or twitching; nausea or vomiting; numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips; pain, difficulty, or burning while urinating; painful cold sores or blisters on lips, nose, eyes, or genitals; pale skin; persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites, mouth, or nose; palpitations; pinpoint red spots on skin; pounding in the ears; red or purplish patches or spots on skin; rapid, shallow breathing; rapid weight gain; severe or continuing dull nervousness; shortness of breath; slurred speech; small red or purple spots on skin; sneezing; sore throat; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips, tongue, or inside mouth; stomachache; sweating; swelling or inflammation of the mouth, face, fingers, feet, or lower legs; swollen glands; temporary blindness; tightness in chest; tingling of hands or feet; troubled breathing, exertional; unexplained nosebleeds; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusual weight gain or loss; weakness in arm and/or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe; wheezing; 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. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

More common

Acid or sour stomach; belching; difficulty in moving; dry, red, hot, or irritated skin; full or bloated feeling or pressure in the stomach; heartburn; indigestion; lack or loss of strength; muscle pain or stiffness; pain, swelling, or redness in joints; runny, stuffy nose; stomach discomfort upset; swelling of abdominal or stomach area; trouble in sleeping

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