Review the side-effects of Mechlorethamine HCl 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.
Skin - Hair loss, redness of the skin, herpes zoster; skin eruptions.
Eye and ENT - Diminished hearing, ringing in the ear, and fainting.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
Genitourinary - Decreased sperm count, impaired spermatogenesis, absence of menstrual period, delayed menses, increase in blood urea.
Blood - Bone marrow suppression and decrease in blood cells count.
Liver - Jaundice.
Miscellaneous - Chromosomal abnormalities, anaphylaxis.
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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.
Skin - Hair loss, redness of the skin, herpes zoster; skin eruptions.
Eye and ENT - Diminished hearing, ringing in the ear, and fainting.
Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
Genitourinary - Decreased sperm count, impaired spermatogenesis, absence of menstrual period, delayed menses, increase in blood urea.
Blood - Bone marrow suppression and decrease in blood cells count.
Liver - Jaundice.
Miscellaneous - Chromosomal abnormalities, anaphylaxis.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Mechlorethamine HCl
Mechlorethamine HCl(Mustargen) generic is an anti-neoplastic agent, prescribed for Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma along with other medications. It is also used as palliative chemotherapy in lung and breast cancers. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in the body.Brand Names or Trade Names of Mechlorethamine HCl
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