Review the side-effects of Pentostatin 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 - Bleeding, low blood pressure, chest pain, abnormal heart rhythm, fast or slow heart rate, heart arrest, heart failure, high blood pressure, vein inflammation, blood clot, sinus arrest.
Central Nervous System - Fatigue, headache, neurologic disorder, weakness, anxiety, confusion, depression, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervousness, tingling, drowsiness, abnormal thinking, incoordination, convulsions, speech disorder, emotional lability, hallucination, hostility, inflammation of a nerve, paralysis, syncope, twitching.
Skin - Rash, itching, sweating, skin disorder, dry skin, hives, pimples, hair loss, photosensitivity.
ENT - Abnormal vision, deafness, dry eyes, ear pain, tear disorder, photophobia, ringing in the ear, watery eyes.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, mouth infection, dental abnormalities, indigestion, flatulence, gum inflammation, constipation, difficulty in swallowing, tongue inflammation, ileus, unusual taste.
Genitourinary - Abnormal kidney function, absence of a menstrual period, breast lump, decreased libido, gout, impotence, kidney failure, kidney stone.
Blood-Lymphatic - Decrease in white blood cells and platelets, anemia.
Liver - Liver disorder, elevated LFTs.
Hypersensitivity - Allergic reaction.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain, joint pain, joint inflammation.
Respiratory - Coughing or increased cough, upper respiratory tract infection, difficulty in breathing, nose inflammation, asthma.
Miscellaneous - Fever, chills, pain, viral infection, chest pain, death, face swelling, swelling in the extremities, flu-like symptoms and hangover effect.
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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.
Heart - Bleeding, low blood pressure, chest pain, abnormal heart rhythm, fast or slow heart rate, heart arrest, heart failure, high blood pressure, vein inflammation, blood clot, sinus arrest.
Central Nervous System - Fatigue, headache, neurologic disorder, weakness, anxiety, confusion, depression, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervousness, tingling, drowsiness, abnormal thinking, incoordination, convulsions, speech disorder, emotional lability, hallucination, hostility, inflammation of a nerve, paralysis, syncope, twitching.
Skin - Rash, itching, sweating, skin disorder, dry skin, hives, pimples, hair loss, photosensitivity.
ENT - Abnormal vision, deafness, dry eyes, ear pain, tear disorder, photophobia, ringing in the ear, watery eyes.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, mouth infection, dental abnormalities, indigestion, flatulence, gum inflammation, constipation, difficulty in swallowing, tongue inflammation, ileus, unusual taste.
Genitourinary - Abnormal kidney function, absence of a menstrual period, breast lump, decreased libido, gout, impotence, kidney failure, kidney stone.
Blood-Lymphatic - Decrease in white blood cells and platelets, anemia.
Liver - Liver disorder, elevated LFTs.
Hypersensitivity - Allergic reaction.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain, joint pain, joint inflammation.
Respiratory - Coughing or increased cough, upper respiratory tract infection, difficulty in breathing, nose inflammation, asthma.
Miscellaneous - Fever, chills, pain, viral infection, chest pain, death, face swelling, swelling in the extremities, flu-like symptoms and hangover effect.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Pentostatin
Pentostatin(Nipent) generic is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for certain types of cancer. It prevents the growth of cancer cells.Trade Names for Pentostatin
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