Methotrexate For Cancer (Systemic)
Brand Names : amethopterin
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with their needed effects, medicines like methotrexate can sometimes
cause unwanted effects such as blood problems, kidney problems, stomach or
liver 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 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:
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 may cause a temporary loss of hair in some
people. After treatment with methotrexate has ended, normal hair growth should
return.
After you stop using methotrexate, it may still
produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time,
check with your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following
side effects:
Back pain; blurred vision; confusion; convulsions (seizures); dizziness; drowsiness; fever; headache; unusual tiredness or weakness 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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