Possible Side Effects of Cisplatin, Etoposide, Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine(Table Version Date: August 28, 2014)
COMMON, SOME MAY BE SERIOUSIn 100 people receiving Cisplatin, Etoposide, Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine,
more than 20 and up to 100 may have: /
· Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite
· Infection, especially when white blood cell count is low
· Anemia which may require blood transfusions
· Bruising, bleeding
· Kidney damage which may cause swelling, may require dialysis
· Hearing loss including ringing in ears
· Hair loss
· Sores in mouth which may cause difficulty swallowing
· Tiredness
· Fever, chills
· Absence of menstrual period which may decrease the ability to have children
· Blood in urine
· Pain or redness at the site of injection
· Numbness and tingling of fingers or toes
· Headache, jaw pain and/or muscle pain
· Weakness and difficulty walking
· Swelling of lower legs
· Nail damage
OCCASIONAL, SOME MAY BE SERIOUS
In 100 people receiving Cisplatin, Etoposide, Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine, from 4 to 20 may have: /
· Allergic reaction which may cause rash, low blood pressure, wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling of the face or throat
· Confusion
· Difficulty with balance
· Damage to the heart, heart failure or heart attack which may cause chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling of ankles, and tiredness
· Severe skin rash with blisters and peeling which can involve inside of mouth and other parts of the body
· Liver damage which may cause yellowing of eyes and skin, swelling
· Damage to the bone marrow (irreversible) which may cause infection, bleeding, may require transfusions
· Loss or absence of sperm which may lead to an inability to father children
· Stuffy nose
· Fluid around the heart
· Drooping eyelids
· Hoarseness
RARE, AND SERIOUS
In 100 people receiving Cisplatin, Etoposide, Cyclophosphamide, Vincristine, 3 or fewer may have: /
· A new cancer including cancer of bone marrow (leukemia) caused by chemotherapy later in life
· Seizure
· Severe skin rash with blisters and peeling which can involve mouth and other parts of the body
· Swelling of the body including the brain which may cause dizziness, confusion
· Scarring of the lungs
· Brain damage which may cause headache, seizure, blindness (also known as Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome)
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