Bleomycin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Blenoxane
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong 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.
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.
Check with your health care professional 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:
More common
Darkening or thickening of skin; dark
stripes on skin; itching of skin; skin rash or colored bumps on fingertips, elbows, or palms; skin redness or tenderness; swelling of fingers; vomiting and loss of appetite
Bleomycin
may cause a temporary loss of hair in some people. After treatment has ended,
normal hair growth should return, although it may take several months.
Side effects that affect your lungs (for example, cough and shortness of
breath) may be more likely to occur if you smoke.
After you stop receiving bleomycin, it may
still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of
time, check with your health care professional immediately
if you notice either of the following:
Cough; shortness of breath Other side effects not listed above may also occur in
some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your health care
professional.
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