Busulfan Solution 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 Amount Of Magnesium In The Blood
- Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
- Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- Absence Of Menstrual Periods
- Anxious Feelings
- Chills
- Decreased Appetite
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Generalized Weakness
- Headache
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Sugar
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Low Levels Of Female Hormones In The Body Called Hypogonadism
- Nausea
- Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Blood Clot
- Chest Pain
- Fast Heartbeat
- High Amount Of Uric Acid In The Blood
- Increased Uric Acid In The Body Resulting In Kidney Disease
- Trouble Breathing
- Visible Water Retention
- Widening Of Blood Vessels
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Stuffy And Runny Nose
- Confusion
- Cough
- Depression
- Itching
- Nosebleed
- Pain
- Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
- Throat Irritation
RARE 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
- A Hemorrhage In The Brain
- A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Bacteria
- A Type Of Brain Function Problem Called Encephalopathy
- A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
- A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
- An Enlarged Heart
- An Enlarged Liver
- An Infection Due To A Virus
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Bleeding From The Lungs
- Blocked Bowels With Decreased Peristaltic Movement
- Bloody Vomit
- Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
- Complete Heart Block
- Defective Tooth Enamel Formation
- Erythema Nodosum, A Skin Condition With Red And Painful Nodules
- Extra Heartbeats
- Fluid In The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
- Graft-Versus-Host Disease
- Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease, A Type Of Liver Disease
- Inflammation Of The Bladder With Hemorrhage
- Inflammation Of The Esophagus
- Left Ventricular Heart Failure
- Low Blood Pressure
- Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
- Opportunistic Fungal Infection
- Pericardial Tamponade, A Disorder Of The Heart
- Pneumonia
- Seizures
- Significantly Decreased Activity Of The Bone Marrow
- Skin Rash With Sloughing
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, A Type Of Blood Disorder
- Tumor Lysis Syndrome
- Ventricular Premature Beats
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Agitation
- Bloody Urine
- Decreased Urine Production
- Delirium
- Difficult Or Painful Urination
- Drowsiness
- Fluid Overload
- Hair Loss
- Hallucinations
- Hiccups
- Low Energy And Weakness
- Muscle Pain
- Skin Discoloration
- Soreness Of The Rectal Area
- Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
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