Review the side-effects of Mitotane as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Hypertension, sudden fall in blood pressure, flushing.
Central Nervous System- Lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, vertigo.
Skin- Skin toxicity.
Eye- Non-inflammatory disease of the retina, visual blurring, double vision.
Gastrointestinal-Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Genitourinary- Blood in urine, inflammation of the bladder, albumin is present in the urine.
Miscellaneous- Generalized aching, extreme elevation of body temperature.
Lysodren
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Hypertension, sudden fall in blood pressure, flushing.
Central Nervous System- Lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness, vertigo.
Skin- Skin toxicity.
Eye- Non-inflammatory disease of the retina, visual blurring, double vision.
Gastrointestinal-Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Genitourinary- Blood in urine, inflammation of the bladder, albumin is present in the urine.
Miscellaneous- Generalized aching, extreme elevation of body temperature.
Other Precautions :
After trauma or severe shock, stop the medication.Drug Name : Mitotane
Mitotane(Lysodren) generic is an anti-cancer agent, prescribed for adrenal cortical cancer which is not treated with surgery. It slows growth or reduces the size of the tumor.Trade Names for Mitotane
International :
Lysodren
