Uracil Mustard (Systemic)
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with their needed effects
medicines like uracil mustard can sometimes cause unwanted effects such as
blood problems, loss of hair, 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 the 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:
This medicine may cause a temporary loss of hair in some
people. After treatment with uracil mustard has ended, normal hair growth
should return.
After you stop taking uracil mustard, 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:
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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