Possible Side Effects of Cytarabine (Ara-C), Daunorubicin, IT Methotrexate, PEG L-Asparaginase
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Possible Side Effects of Cytarabine (ara-c), Daunorubicin, IT Methotrexate, PEG L-asparaginase, Prednisone, Vincristine (Table Version Date: August 28, 2014) COMMON, SOME MAY BE SERIOUS In 100 people receiving Cytarabine (ara-c), Daunorubicin, IT Methotrexate, PEG L-asparaginase, Prednisone, Vincristine, more than 20 and up to 100 may have: Blood clot Rash, hives Swelling in the rectum which may cause rectal pain Diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting Sores in mouth which may cause difficulty swallowing Anemia which may cause tiredness, or may require blood transfusions Fever, chills Hair loss Pink or red colored urine, sweat, or saliva Pain, swelling and redness at the site of injection Numbness and tingling of fingers or toes Headache, jaw pain and/or muscle pain Weakness and difficulty walking Swelling of the body In children and adolescents: decreased height Loss of bone tissue Mood swings, tiredness Skin changes, acne High blood pressure which may cause headaches, dizziness, blurred vision Pain Increased appetite and weight gain Weight gain in the belly, face, back and shoulders Allergic reaction which may cause rash, low blood pressure, wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling of the face or throat
OCCASIONAL, SOME MAY BE SERIOUS In 100 people receiving Cytarabine (ara-c), Daunorubicin, IT Methotrexate, PEG L-asparaginase, Prednisone, Vincristine, from 4 to 20 may have: Infection, especially when white blood cell count is low Bruising, bleeding Numbness and tingling of the arms and legs Severe blood infection Liver damage which may cause yellowing of skin or eyes Swelling and redness of the eye, drooping eyelids Damage to the heart which may cause shortness of breath, tiredness Abnormal heart beat Chest pain Dark discoloration of the nail, skin Loss of nails Cloudiness of the eye, visual disturbances Glaucoma Redness and pain at the site of previous radiation
Page 1 of 2 OCCASIONAL, SOME MAY BE SERIOUS In 100 people receiving Cytarabine (ara-c), Daunorubicin, IT Methotrexate, PEG L-asparaginase, Prednisone, Vincristine, from 4 to 20 may have: Cancer of the bone marrow (leukemia) cause by chemotherapy Hoarseness Non-healing wound Diabetes Damage to the bone which may cause joint pain and loss of motion Kidney stones Heartburn Night sweats
RARE, AND SERIOUS In 100 people receiving Cytarabine (ara-c), Daunorubicin, IT Methotrexate, PEG L-asparaginase, Prednisone, Vincristine, 3 or fewer may have: Seizure Bleeding from sores in the stomach Broken bones Damage to the pancreas
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