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Side effect(s) of Mitotane


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.

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.


Brand Names or Trade Names of Mitotane


International :


Lysodren
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