Amifostine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Ethyol

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.

Tell the doctor or the person giving you the injection right away if you feel dizzy or faint while the injection is being given. Also, check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur later on:

More common

Blurred vision; confusion; dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly; fainting or loss of consciousness; fast or irregular breathing; itching; nausea and vomiting; red, scaly, swollen, or peeling areas of skin; swelling of eyes or eyelids; trouble in breathing; tightness in chest; wheezing; skin rash; sweating; unusual tiredness or weakness

Rare

Burning or tingling sensation; convulsions; fast, slow or irregular heartbeat or pulse; loss of bladder control; muscle cramps; muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities; palpitations

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:

Less common or rare

fever; headache; nervousness; pounding in the ears; sleepiness (severe)

Other side effects that sometimes occur are harmless and will go away without treatment. These are:

Less common or rare

Feeling unusually warm or cold; flushing or redness of face or neck; hiccups

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