Mitoxantrone HCL Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • An Infection
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Cough
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Problem With Menstrual Periods
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Abnormal Color Of Urine
  • Absence Of Menstrual Periods
  • Diarrhea
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hair Loss
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Throat Irritation
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Kidney Failure
  • Pink Eye
  • Seizures

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Anemia
  • Backache
  • Bluish Discoloration Of The White Outer Coat Of The Eye
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Significant Drop In A Certain Type Of White Blood Cell Called A Neutrophil
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
  • Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Vein, Or Phlebitis After Infusion
  • Left Ventricular Heart Failure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Therapy-Related Acute Myeloid Leukemia

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Bone Pain
  • Chest Pain
  • Fast Heartbeat

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