Trimetrexate (Systemic)

Brand Names : Neutrexin

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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Abdominal pain or tenderness; black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; clay colored stools; dark urine; decreased appetite; fever and sore throat; headache; itching; loss of appetite; nausea and vomiting; pinpoint red spots on skin; skin rash; swelling of feet or lower legs; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellow eyes or skin

Less common

Abdominal cramps; coma; confusion; convulsions; decreased urine output; difficulty in breathing; dizziness; fast or irregular heartbeat; hypocalcemia; increased thirst; mood or mental changes; muscle cramps in hands, arms, feet, legs, or face; muscle pain ; mouth sores or ulcers; numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet; skin rash and itching; shortness of breath; tremor

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

Fatigue; stomach pain

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