Review the side-effects of Procarbazine 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.
Blood - Nose bleed, bruising, anemia and eosinophilia.
Gastrointestinal - Liver dysfunction, jaundice, mouth ulcer, blood vomiting, blood in stool, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, constipation and dry mouth.
Central Nervous System - Coma, convulsions, nerve disease, incoordination, tingling, night blindness, diminished reflexes, falling, foot drop, headache, dizziness and unsteadiness.
Heart - Low blood pressure, fast heart rate and fainting.
Eye - Eye bleeding, sensitivity to light, double vision, optic disc swelling and inability to focus.
Respiratory - Lung inflammation/infection and increased cough.
Skin - Skin inflammation, itching, hair loss, pigmentation, rash, hives and flushing.
Allergic reactions - Generalized allergic reactions.
Genitourinary - Blood in urine, urinary frequency, nighttime urination and breast enlargement in male.
Musculoskeletal - Pain, including muscle and joint pain and tremors.
Psychiatric - Hallucinations, depression, apprehension, nervousness, confusion and nightmares.
Miscellaneous - Infections, hearing loss, fever, increased sweating, lethargy, weakness, fatigue, edema, chills, sleeplessness, slurred speech, hoarseness and drowsiness.
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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.
Blood - Nose bleed, bruising, anemia and eosinophilia.
Gastrointestinal - Liver dysfunction, jaundice, mouth ulcer, blood vomiting, blood in stool, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, constipation and dry mouth.
Central Nervous System - Coma, convulsions, nerve disease, incoordination, tingling, night blindness, diminished reflexes, falling, foot drop, headache, dizziness and unsteadiness.
Heart - Low blood pressure, fast heart rate and fainting.
Eye - Eye bleeding, sensitivity to light, double vision, optic disc swelling and inability to focus.
Respiratory - Lung inflammation/infection and increased cough.
Skin - Skin inflammation, itching, hair loss, pigmentation, rash, hives and flushing.
Allergic reactions - Generalized allergic reactions.
Genitourinary - Blood in urine, urinary frequency, nighttime urination and breast enlargement in male.
Musculoskeletal - Pain, including muscle and joint pain and tremors.
Psychiatric - Hallucinations, depression, apprehension, nervousness, confusion and nightmares.
Miscellaneous - Infections, hearing loss, fever, increased sweating, lethargy, weakness, fatigue, edema, chills, sleeplessness, slurred speech, hoarseness and drowsiness.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Procarbazine
Procarbazine(Matulane) generic is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for Hodgkin disease. It inhibits protein, RNA, and DNA synthesis that help to stop the cancer cell growth.Brand Names or Trade Names of Procarbazine
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