Myleran Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • An Infection
  • Anemia
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Absence Of Menstrual Periods
  • Low Levels Of Female Hormones In The Body Called Hypogonadism
  • Thickening Of The Skin

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition Where There Is Formation Of Fibrous Tissue In The Lung Called Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • High Amount Of Uric Acid In The Blood
  • Increased Uric Acid In The Body Resulting In Kidney Disease
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Confusion
  • Darkening Of The Skin
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weight Loss

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Muscle Paralysis Due To Blocked Nerve Function Called Neuromuscular Blockade
  • Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
  • Corneal Dystrophy, A Condition Where Deposits Form In The Cornea Of The Eye
  • Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease, A Type Of Liver Disease
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • Liver Damage
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Pneumonia
  • Seizures

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Chapped Lips
  • Dry Mouth
  • Dry Skin
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Hair Loss
  • Low Energy

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