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Side effect(s) of Vorinostat


Review the side-effects of Vorinostat 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.

   Gastrointestinal
- Diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, decreased weight, vomiting, constipation and dry mouth.

   Blood
- Anemia, decrease in platelet counts.

   Central Nervous System
- Fatigue, dizziness and headache.

   Miscellaneous
- Chills, fluid retention, fever and cough.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Vorinostat

Vorinostat(Zolinza) generic is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, prescribed for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL, a type of cancer). It kills or stops cancer cell growth.


Brand Names or Trade Names of Vorinostat

International :


Zolinza
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