Thioguanine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Lanvis
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with their needed effects,
medicines like thioguanine can sometimes cause unwanted effects such as blood
problems 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.
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:
After you stop taking thioguanine, it may still produce some side effects
that need attention. During this period of time, check with your doctor if
you notice any of the following side effects:
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; unusual bleeding or bruising 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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