Caelyx 2 Mg/Ml Intravenous Suspension Anthracycline Antibiotics Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Fever As A Result Of Taking The Medication
  • A Skin Rash
  • Anemia
  • Chills
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Erythrodysesthesia Or Tingling, Pain, Redness, And Edema In The Hands And Feet
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Hair Loss
  • Low Energy
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Throat Tightness
  • A Fungal Infection Of Skin
  • A Herpes Simplex Infection
  • A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Blocked Bowels With Decreased Peristaltic Movement
  • Blood Clot In A Deep Vein Of The Extremities
  • Blood Coming From Anus
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Complete Stoppage Of The Heart
  • Dehydration
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Furunculosis Or Boils On The Skin
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • High Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
  • Itching
  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
  • Peeling Of The Skin Of The Feet
  • Peeling Of The Skin Of The Hands
  • Pneumonia
  • Puffy Skin
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Redness Of Skin Following Radiation Therapy
  • Shingles
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Toxicity To The Heart

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • A Yeast Infection Of The Vagina And Vulva
  • Acne
  • Backache
  • Bloody Urine
  • Bruising Under The Skin
  • Chest Tightness
  • Cough
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Eye
  • Dry Skin
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Nosebleed
  • Pink Eye
  • Skin Discoloration
  • Taste Impairment
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Throat Irritation
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Weight Loss
  • Widening Of Blood Vessels

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Clot In The Lung
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia, A Type Of Blood Cancer
  • Cancer Inside The Mouth
  • Diabetes
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Significantly Decreased Activity Of The Bone Marrow
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of Mouth
  • Sudden Blindness And Pain Upon Moving The Eye
  • White Patches On The Tongue Or Inside The Mouth

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Blood Clot Formation In Vein
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammation Of The Esophagus
  • Lichenoid Keratosis
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Seizures
  • Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
  • Thrush

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