Review the side-effects of Tositumomab 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.
Most Common - Decrease in blood cells.
Body as a Whole - Weakness, fever, infection, body pain, chills, headache, abdominal pain, back pain, chest pain, and neck pain.
Heart - Low blood pressure and dilatation of blood vessels.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, and indigestion.
Endocrine - Decrease in thyroid hormone.
Metabolic - Swelling in the extremities, and weight loss.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain and muscle pain.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, and drowsiness.
Respiratory - Increased cough, difficulty in breathing, nose inflammation and lung infection.
Skin - Rash, itching, and increased sweating.
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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.
Most Common - Decrease in blood cells.
Body as a Whole - Weakness, fever, infection, body pain, chills, headache, abdominal pain, back pain, chest pain, and neck pain.
Heart - Low blood pressure and dilatation of blood vessels.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, and indigestion.
Endocrine - Decrease in thyroid hormone.
Metabolic - Swelling in the extremities, and weight loss.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain and muscle pain.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, and drowsiness.
Respiratory - Increased cough, difficulty in breathing, nose inflammation and lung infection.
Skin - Rash, itching, and increased sweating.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Tositumomab
Tositumomab(Bexxar) generic is a radioactive monoclonal antibody, prescribed for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in patients who have not responded to other therapy. It works by killing cancer cells.Brand Names or Trade Names of Tositumomab
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