Amsacrine (Systemic)

Brand Names : AMSA P-D, acridinyl anisidide, m-AMSA

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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Accumulation of pus or swollen, red, tender area of infection around the rectum; 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; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips, tongue, or inside mouth; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

Abdominal pain or tenderness; blurred vision; confusion; dark urine; diarrhea; dizziness, faintness, or light-headedness ; fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse; fever; itching; nausea; palpitations; convulsions (seizures); vomiting or vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; 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

Burning, crawling, numbness, prickling, �pins and needles�, or tingling feelings; headache

Less common

This medicine often causes a temporary loss of hair. After treatment with amsacrine 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.