Vindesine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Eldisine®, desacetyl vinblastine amide sulfate, vincaleukoblastine

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

Black, tarry stools; chest pain; chills; cough; fever; painful or difficult urination; shortness of breath; sore throat; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth; swollen glands

Less common or rare

Blindness; blurred or double vision; convulsions (seizures); difficulty in walking; drooping eyelids; headache; jaw pain; numbness or tingling in fingers and toes; pain in fingers and toes; pain in testicles; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness

Symptoms of overdose

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur

Abnormal drowsiness; Agitation; confusion; dazed feeling; decreased urine output; depression; dizziness; headache; hostility; irritability; muscle twitching; nausea; rapid weight gain; seizures; swelling of face, ankles, or hands

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 or rare

Constipation; general feeling of discomfort or illness; increase in bowel movements; loose stools; loss of appetite; muscle or bone pain; nausea and vomiting; skin rash; soft stools; weight loss

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